April 20, 2016 Announcement
Katherine Philippakis Named Among Daily Journal’s Top Women Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, April 20, 2016 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to announce Katherine Philippakis’ selection to the Daily Journal ’s 2016 list of California’s “Top Women Lawyers.” The annual list recognizes 100 leading women lawyers...
April 11, 2016 Media Coverage
Insurers Face Cyber Coverage Setback In 4th Circ. Ruling
Law360 April 11, 2016 "Insurers Face Cyber Coverage Setback In 4th Circ. Ruling" Farella Insurance Recovery Partner Tyler Gerking commented on the Fourth Circuit ruling in Travelers Indemnity Co. of America v. Portal Healthcare Solutions LLC.  The court held...
March 30, 2016 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Launches Cannabis Industry Practice
SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 30, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces the launch of a practice group dedicated to one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S.: the Cannabis Industry Practice . The practice is led by Transactional...
March 30, 2016 Media Coverage
San Francisco Firm Starts Cannabis Practice Group
Daily Journal March 30, 2016 "San Francisco Firm Starts Cannabis Practice Group" Farella Braun + Martel formally launches a Cannabis Industry Practice Group, making it one of the largest and most prominent firms to wade into the practice area.  Business...
March 23, 2016 Media Coverage
4th Circ. Weighs Cyber Coverage Under Traditional Insurance
Law360 March 23, 2016 “4th Circ. Weighs Cyber Coverage Under Traditional Insurance”   Farella Braun + Martel Insurance Recovery Partner Tyler Gerking offered his thoughts on cyber coverage and the case Travelers Indemnity Co. of America v. Portal Healthcare...
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...
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 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...
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 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...
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
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...
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...
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...