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March 23, 2016
Media Coverage
Trial Pros: Farella Braun's Bill Keane
Law360 March 23, 2016 "Trial Pros: Farella Braun's Bill Keane" William P. Keane is a partner in Farella Braun & Martel LLP’s San Francisco office, where he is chairman of the complex litigation department. He has nearly 30 years...
March 17, 2016
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Honored With Prestigious CLAY Award
SAN FRANCISCO, March,17, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP litigation partners Rod Thompson and Tony Schoenberg have been honored by the Daily Journal and callawyer.com with a prestigious 2016 California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year (CLAY) Award for their court...
March 4, 2016
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Files Amicus Brief Advocating for Balanced Copyright Protections for Internet Service Providers
SAN FRANCISCO, March 4, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Public Knowledge, Electronic Frontier Foundation, the American Library Association, the Association of College and Research Libraries, and the Association of Research Libraries in filing an amicus curiae brief...
March 2, 2016
Media Coverage
Perfect 10 and the RIAA Still Trying to Rewrite Copyright to Give Hollywood A Veto Right Over Innovation: EFF Files Brief In Support of Giganews and Sound Copyright Policy
Farella Braun + Martel was mentioned for its assistance in drafting an amicus brief supporting appellees on behalf of Electronic Frontier Foundation, Public Knowledge, the Association of College and Research Libraries and the Association of Research Libraries. The Ninth...
February 17, 2016
Accolades
Erica Villanueva Named 2016 Client Choice Award Winner: Insurance - California
SAN FRANCISCO, February 17, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP Insurance Recovery Partner Erica Villanueva was named the exclusive recipient of the 2016 Client Choice Award in the Insurance category for California from International Law Office (ILO) and Lexology...
February 12, 2016
Media Coverage
Fed. Circ.'s Lexmark Ruling Boosts Power of Patent Owners
Law360 " Fed . Circ.'s Lexmark Ruling Boosts Power of Patent Owners" Jeffrey Fisher, intellectual property litigation partner, commented on the Federal Circuit's Lexmark ruling. "It's a pro-patent owner decision that reaffirms Federal Circuit precedent," said Mr. Fisher. "It's a...
January 26, 2016
Media Coverage
Uber, Lyft Put Pressure on Taxi Companies
CNBC January 26, 2016 “Uber, Lyft put pressure on taxi companies” Gary Kaplan, chair of Farella Braun + Martel’s Restructuring & Insolvency practice, comments on Yellow Cab Cooperative’s bankruptcy. Link to article.
January 11, 2016
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Elevates Carly Alameda to Partner
SAN FRANCISCO, January 11, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP is pleased to announce the election of senior associate Carly O’Halloran Alameda to the partnership effective January 1, 2016. “Congratulations to Carly on this significant career achievement honoring...
December 1, 2015
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2016
Farella Braun + Martel LLP is recognized in the 2016 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “Recommended” firm for litigation in California. The following Farella lawyers were recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2016: Robert Holtzapple William Keane Thomas...
November 25, 2015
Media Coverage
Accused Infringers Rethink Declaratory Judgment Strategies
Law360 November 25, 2015 "Accused Infringers Rethink Declaratory Judgment Strategies" Jim Day, a patent litigation attorney at Farella, contributed to the discussion on current strategies in filing declaratory judgment actions. “Trying to get a favorable venue is just as...
November 23, 2015
Media Coverage
California Employers Face High Threat of Liability
North Bay Business Journal
North Bay Business Journal November 23, 2015 "California Employers Face High Threat of Liability" Holly Sutton, employment partner at Farella Braun + Martel, comments on the risks of employment lawsuits and best practices to minimize the risks and cost...
November 20, 2015
Media Coverage
All That's Allowed: Napa County is taking a hard look at winery use permits
Northbay Biz December 2015 "All That's Allowed" Napa County is taking a hard look at winery use permits after wineries inadvertently overstep their bounds on production and events. In the article, Farella wine industry practice chair Katherine Philippakis advises...
November 11, 2015
Announcement
Cynthia Rowland Recognized Among MCCA’s List of Rainmakers
SAN FRANCISCO, November 11, 2015: Farella Braun + Martel LLP Partner Cynthia Rowland has been named to the Minority Corporate Counsel Association’s Annual List of Rainmakers for 2015. The list features 15 lawyers from across the country in a...
November 3, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked Among 2016 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO, November 3, 2015: Farella Braun + Martel LLP has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers 2016 “Best Law Firms” rankings. Several Farella practices were recognized both nationally and regionally. According to...
October 28, 2015
Media Coverage
Sutter Health Loses Appeal to Arbitrate Antitrust Row
Law360.com
Farella Braun + Martel's John Cooper, Rod Thompson and Christopher Wheeler are representing the UFCW & Employers Benefit Trust in UFCW & Employers Benefit Trust v. Sutter Health et al. A California appeals court affirmed a lower court’s decision holding...
October 14, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists Treasury Wine Estates in Its Acquisition of Diageo's Wine Business
Farella Braun + Martel served as U.S. counsel to Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. in its acquisition of Diageo Plc’s U.S. wine operations. The Farella deal team was led by business transactions partner Daniel Cohn and included business transactions attorneys Jeffrey...
October 13, 2015
Accolades
BrightScope Lists Top 25 San Francisco Area Companies With the Best 401k Plans
BrightScope, a leading provider of independent financial information and investment research, announced the ranking of San Francisco companies with the highest rated 401k plans containing more than $100 million in assets. Farella Braun + Martel LLP entered the list this...
October 6, 2015
Media Coverage
Employment Lawyers Brace for Fair Pay Act
The Recorder October 6, 2015 "Employment Lawyers Brace for Fair Pay Act" Farella Braun + Martel employment law partner Douglas Dexter provided commentary on the impact of California's Fair Pay Act on employers. According to the article, Mr. Dexter said he'll...
October 5, 2015
Accolades
Managing IP Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel, Attorneys in IP Stars 2015
SAN FRANCISCO (October 5, 2015): Farella Braun + Martel LLP’s Intellectual Property Litigation Partners Jeffrey M. Fisher and Roderick M. Thompson have been named to Managing Intellectual Property ’s 2015 list of “IP Stars” in California for the third...
September 28, 2015
Media Coverage
As Data Breaches Grow, So Does Cyber Liability Insurance
Farella partner Tyler Gerking was quoted in the North Bay Business Journal regarding considerations businesses must take when faced with data breaches and cyber liability insurance. Read the article: Winery, vineyard cyber attack risk grows with web-connected systems
September 22, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Files Amicus Brief With Startup Advocacy Group Engine in USTA v. FCC
SAN FRANCISCO (Sept. 22, 2015): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is representing Engine, a San Francisco-based advocacy group working with startups and government to develop policy and support technology entrepreneurship, along with nine technology startup organizations in its community...
September 22, 2015
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Honored With High Achiever Award From Youth Jobs+
SAN FRANCISCO, September 22, 2015 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to be honored with a High Achiever Award by the Youth Jobs+ initiative. High Achievers are employers that went beyond the call in getting San Francisco...
September 16, 2015
Accolades
Vault Ranks Farella Braun + Martel Among Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For
Farella Braun + Martel LLP has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For by Vault, a career information web site providing employee surveys of top employers, career advice, job listings and...
August 25, 2015
Media Coverage
Drought Makes New Work Rain Down On Calif. Attys
Law360 August 25, 2014 "Drought Makes New Work Rain Down On Calif. Attys" Farella Braun + Martel's partner, Buzz Hines, was quoted in Law360 about attorney work related to the California drought. “For all of us, this has become such a...
August 17, 2015
Announcement
The Best Lawyers in America© 2016 Lists 30 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys
SAN FRANCISCO, August 17, 2015: Thirty Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America © 2016. Farella attorneys featured in the 2016 edition include: George T. Argyris: Trusts...
July 28, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Named Among “Best Law Firms for Women” for the Seventh Time by Working Mother
SAN FRANCISCO, July 28, 2015 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP has again been named one of the “Best Law Firms for Women” by Working Mother. This is the seventh time that Farella has been selected for the prestigious...
July 23, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Named Education Partner of the Year by San Francisco Business Times
SAN FRANCISCO (July 23, 2015): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to be named the San Francisco Business Times ’ 2015 Corporate Philanthropy Education Partner of the Year. The award honors Farella for the accomplishments of its long-standing...
July 23, 2015
Media Coverage
Partnering with TSFF for Greater Impact - Tony Vecino
The San Francisco Foundation July 23, 2015 "Partnering with TSFF for Greater Impact" The San Francisco Foundation Professional Advisors Council co-chair Tony Vecino, Family Wealth Partner at Farella Braun + Martel LLP, shares why he and his clients choose to...
July 13, 2015
Media Coverage
4 Insurance Takeaways From Lloyd's Cyberattack Report
Law360 July 13, 2015 "4 Insurance Takeaways From Lloyd's Cyberattack Report" Insurance market Lloyd's of London co-wrote a report predicting that a major cyberattack on the East Coast could trigger $70 billion in insurance claims, highlighting potentially glaring deficiencies...
July 9, 2015
Announcement
Douglas Dexter Elected Fellow of College of Labor & Employment Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO (July 9, 2015): Farella Braun + Martel LLP congratulates veteran Employment Partner Douglas Dexter on his induction as a Fellow to the prestigious College of Labor & Employment Lawyers. The College of Labor & Employment Lawyers...
July 9, 2015
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2015 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 9, 2015) – Fifty-three Farella Braun + Martel attorneys across diverse practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2015. Mary McCutcheon received special recognition...
July 6, 2015
Announcement
Tony Vecino Joins Farella Braun + Martel’s Family Wealth Group
SAN FRANCISCO, July 6, 2015: Farella Braun + Martel LLP is pleased to welcome Tony Vecino as a partner to its Family Wealth Group. “We are delighted to welcome Tony to our growing team of family wealth and...
June 25, 2015
Media Coverage
Unified Patents Adds AIA Reviews To Anti-'Troll' Arsenal
Law360 June 23, 2015 "Unified Patents Adds AIA Reviews To Anti-'Troll' Arsenal" Farella Braun + Martel's partner, Eugene Mar, was quoted in Law360 about how Unified Patent’s use of inter partes reviews adds to other groups’ attempts to thwart nonpracticing...
June 12, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Receives Equal Rights Advocates Pro Bono Champion Award
SAN FRANCISCO, June 12, 2015: Farella Braun + Martel LLP is honored to receive the 2015 Pro Bono Champion Award from Equal Rights Advocates (ERA). According to ERA, the award honors Farella for its “incredible pro bono contributions serving...
June 8, 2015
Media Coverage
Kinship Makes First Investment in Group of Development Projects in Bay Area
The Registry June 8, 2015 "Kinship Makes First Investment in Group of Development Projects in Bay Area" Farella Braun + Martel represented Kinship Capital in its joint venture purchase with SIMEON Commercial Properties of the Post Street Tower project...
June 5, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Awards 2015 Diversity Scholarships
SAN FRANCISCO, June 5, 2015 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces the recipients of its 2015 Diversity Scholarships. Farella is awarding a total of $30,000 in scholarship grants to three Bay Area first-year law students. Dell Inc.’s Legal...
June 1, 2015
Media Coverage
Farella Braun, Allen Matkins Guide Swig's $75M Refinancing
Law360 June 1, 2015 "Farella Braun, Allen Matkins Guide Swig's $75M Refinancing" Farella Real Estate Partner Tony Ratner represented The Swig Co. LLC in its $75 million refinancing of an office property in San Francisco’s SOMA district from lender John...
May 26, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Named to National Law Journal’s 2015 “Midsize Hot List”
SAN FRANCISCO (May 26, 2015): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is once again recognized in The National Law Journal ’s “Midsize Hot List.” This is the fourth time Farella has been selected for the “Midsize Hot List.” In its...
May 26, 2015
Media Coverage
Miracle Mile Office Tower Trades for $150 Million
Los Angeles Business Journal May 26, 2015 "Miracle Mile Office Tower Trades for $150 Million" Farella Braun + Martel Real Estate Partner Tony Ratner represented The Swig Company in its $150 million joint venture purchase of 6300 Wilshire Blvd., a Class A...
May 19, 2015
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Named Among Law360’s “California Powerhouses”
Law360 has named Farella Braun + Martel LLP to its list of “California Powerhouses” for 2015. Farella was also named to 2014’s inaugural list. The “California Powerhouses” feature recognizes 15 law firms that have stood out for their sizable...
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