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May 19, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Practice Areas, Attorneys Ranked by Chambers USA 2015
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 19, 2015): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that Chambers USA has recognized five practice areas and named 12 lawyers as leaders in their field in the legal directory’s 2015 edition. Farella’s Construction practice received...
May 19, 2015
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked Among Top Firms for Minority Attorneys by Law360
SAN FRANCISCO (May 19, 2015): Farella Braun + Martel LLP has been recognized on Law360 ’s inaugural list of the 100 best U.S. law firms for racial minorities. The rankings are based on minority representation at the partner and...
May 18, 2015
Media Coverage
Unusual IBM Breach Could Make Coverage Ruling an Outlier
Law360 May 18, 2015 "Unusual IBM Breach Could Make Coverage Ruling an Outlier" Insurance Recovery Partner Tyler Gerking commented on the Connecticut Supreme Court's ruling that an IBM Corp. contractor isn't insured for $6 million in losses stemming from...
May 14, 2015
Announcement
Katherine Philippakis Named One of the Daily Journal’s Top Women Lawyers in California
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, May 14, 2015 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP Partner Katherine Philippakis was selected by the Daily Journal as one of 2015’s “Top Women Lawyers.” The annual list recognizes 100 leading women lawyers in California. Philippakis...
April 27, 2015
Announcement
Michael Ginsburg Joins Farella Braun + Martel’s Renewable Energy Practice
SAN FRANCISCO, April 27, 2015: Farella Braun + Martel LLP welcomes Michael Ginsburg as special counsel to its Renewable Energy & Clean Technologies Practice. Ginsburg focuses on energy project development and transactions. “We are delighted to welcome Michael to...
April 21, 2015
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked Among Top Firms for Female Attorneys by Law360
SAN FRANCISCO (April 21, 2015): Farella Braun + Martel LLP has been recognized on Law360 ’s inaugural list of the 100 best U.S. law firms for women. The rankings are based on a firm's female representation at the partner and...
April 10, 2015
Media Coverage
Kinship and SIMEON Buy Two Office Properties in Sunnyvale for $55MM
The Registry April 10, 2015 "Kinship and SIMEON Buy Two Office Properties in Sunnyvale for $55MM" Farella Braun + Martel represented Kinship Capital in its joint venture acquisition with SIMEON Commercial Properties of two office buildings in Sunnyvale for...
April 8, 2015
Media Coverage
Pro Bono Q&A: How One Law Firm Is Helping a California City Curb Gun Violence
We spoke recently with Farella Braun + Martel partner Tony Schoenberg about the law firm's pro bono efforts, and, in particular, his work related to a Sunnyvale, Calif., ordinance that bans the possession of large-capacity gun magazines. Farella is...
March 5, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Signs Amicus Brief Supporting Marriage Equality
SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2015: Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to support same-sex marriage equality by signing on to an amicus curiae brief filed today in the U.S. Supreme Court. The brief was filed in the Obergefell...
January 26, 2015
Media Coverage
Still in Demand: Market for Patent Litigators Strong Despite Troll Thrashing
The Recorder January 26, 2015 "Still in Demand: Market for Patent Litigators Strong Despite Troll Thrashing" Intellectual Property Litigation Partner Jim Day, who recently joined Farella from Latham & Watkins, comments on his move and the firm's new capacity to...
January 21, 2015
Media Coverage
Farella Adds Two IP Litigators
The Recorder January 21, 2015 "Farella Adds Two IP Litigators" Jim Day joins Farella as an intellectual litigation partner from Latham & Watkins and Winston Liaw joins Farella as an intellectual property litigation associate from Keker & Van Nest. In the...
January 21, 2015
Announcement
Farella Bolsters Intellectual Property Litigation Practice: Welcomes Partner Jim Day and Associate Winston Liaw
Farella Braun + Martel LLP welcomes James L. Day as a partner and Winston Liaw as an associate to its Intellectual Property Litigation Department. Both attorneys have an emphasis in patent litigation and further enhance Farella’s bench of IP...
January 14, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names New Partners Jesse Debban and Mark Weaver
SAN FRANCISCO, January 14, 2015 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces the election of senior associates Jesse B. Debban and Mark T. Weaver to the partnership effective January 1, 2015. “Congratulations to Jesse and Mark on this significant...
January 5, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Named to The National Law Journal Pro Bono Hot List
SAN FRANCISCO, January 5, 2015: Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that the firm has been named to The National Law Journal ’s Pro Bono Hot List. Farella is among 10 law firms in the United States recognized...
December 10, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Brings on Four Associates
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., December 10, 2014 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP is pleased to announce the addition of four associates to its San Francisco office: Meg Manchester (Tax), Jeffrey Hamilton (Business Transactions), Matthew Cate (Business Litigation), and Julia...
December 4, 2014
Announcement
Gary Kaplan Appointed President of Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum
SAN FRANCISCO, December 4, 2014: Gary Kaplan, chair of Farella Braun + Martel LLP’s Restructuring & Insolvency Group, has stepped up as president of the Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum. His one-year term began on November 20, 2014. The...
November 19, 2014
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2015
SAN FRANCISCO (November 19, 2014): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is recognized in the 2015 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “Recommended” firm for litigation in California. The following Farella lawyers were recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2015:  ...
November 11, 2014
Announcement
Farella Attorneys Support Service for Service Day Veterans Legal Services Clinic
SAN FRANCISCO, November 11, 2014: On November 5, several Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys, along with volunteers from the San Francisco Superior Court’s Veterans Justice Court, Salesforce Inc., and Swords to Plowshare, staffed a free legal clinic offering...
November 3, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2015 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
San Francisco, CA – November 3, 2014: Several Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices were recognized in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2015 “Best Law Firms” rankings. The rankings are based on client and peer evaluations and information...
October 16, 2014
Announcement
Ferrari and Facebook Sued Over Enormously Popular Facebook Fan Pages
Cutting-Edge Case Tests the Value of Two Facebook Pages San Francisco (October 15, 2014): Farella Braun + Martel LLP has filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Inc. and luxury carmaker Ferrari S.p.A. on behalf of Olivier and Sammy Wasem, a...
October 2, 2014
Media Coverage
Jury Says Marvell Owes France Telecom $1.7M At Patent Trial
Law360 October 2, 2014 “Jury Says Marvell Owes France Telecom $1.7M At Patent Trial” Jeff Fisher is noted as representing France Telecom along with James W. Dabney of Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP and Fried Frank Harris Shriver...
September 12, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises Joint Venture on Sale of Downtown San Francisco Office Property
SAN FRANCISCO, September 12, 2014: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented a joint venture of sellers in a deal for 100 California Street, a 288,619-square-foot office building in San Francisco’s Financial District. The group of sellers, Embarcadero Capital...
September 5, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises on Purchase of Historic Pasadena Office Complex
SAN FRANCISCO, September 4, 2014: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Swig Co. LLC in its $26.1 million purchase of a 72,500-square-foot office complex and adjacent parking garage in Pasadena from Karlin Real Estate. Originally built in 1922, the...
August 18, 2014
Announcement
Best Lawyers in America® 2015 Recognizes 29 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys: Two Selected Among San Francisco Lawyers of the Year
SAN FRANCISCO, August 18, 2014: Twenty-nine Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ® 2015 edition. Additionally, two Farella partners have earned Lawyer of the Year honors...
August 6, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Named One of Working Mother & Flex-Time Lawyers “50 Best Law Firms for Women”
SAN FRANCISCO, August 6, 2014 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP has again been named one of the "Best Law Firms for Women" by Working Mother and Flex-Time Lawyers. This is the sixth time that Farella has been selected...
July 21, 2014
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2014 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 21, 2014) – Fifty 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 2014. Three Farella attorneys received special...
July 8, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Adds Family Wealth and Real Estate Attorneys
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., July 8, 2014 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP is pleased to announce the addition of three associates to its San Francisco office: Quinn Arntsen (Real Estate), Lauren A. Iacocca (Family Wealth) and Brent Saldaña (Real...
July 7, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Named a "California Powerhouse" by Law360
Law360 has named Farella Braun + Martel LLP to its inaugural list of California Powerhouses. According to Law360 , Farella is among 20 firms who “have stood out for their sizable presence in the Golden State and their significant regional accomplishments over the...
July 3, 2014
Media Coverage
Coverage For Construction Fixes In California Remains Murky
Law360 July 3, 2014 "Coverage For Construction Fixes In California Remains Murky" Farella Insurance Coverage Partner Erica Villanueva commented on the impact of the Regional Steel Corp. v. Liberty Surplus Insurance Corp . decision by a California appeals court...
June 26, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Honored with Pro Bono Firm of the Year Award
SAN FRANCISCO, June 26, 2014: Farella Braun + Martel LLP has received the 2014 Pro Bono Firm of the Year Award from the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. The award honors Farella for its “extraordinary pro bono defense...
June 12, 2014
Media Coverage
Heller Case To Arm Hiring Firms In Clawback Fights
Law360 June 12, 2014 "Heller Case to Arm Hiring Firms in Clawback Fights" Farella Braun + Martel's Gary Kaplan, chair of the firm's restructuring and insolvency group, explained the impact of a California court's ruling that refused to let Heller Ehrman LLP’s...
June 11, 2014
Accolades
Managing IP Names Two Farella Braun + Martel Partners “IP Stars”
SAN FRANCISCO (June 11, 2014): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that Intellectual Property Litigation Partners Jeffrey M. Fisher and Roderick M. Thompson have been named to Managing Intellectual Property magazine’s 2014 list of “IP Stars” in California for...
June 9, 2014
Media Coverage
Lawyers React to High Court's CERCLA Preemption Ruling
Law360 June 9, 2014 "Lawyers React to High Court's CERCLA Preemption Ruling" Farella Braun + Martel Environmental Law Partner Sarah Bell commented on the significance of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on CTS Corp. v. Waldburger . According to...
June 2, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises First Solar on Sale of Macho Springs Solar Project
SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2014: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented First Solar, Inc. on its sale of the 50 megawatt Macho Springs Solar Project to Southern Company subsidiary Southern Power and Turner Renewable Energy. The project is located...
June 2, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises First Solar on Silver State South Solar Project
SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2014: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented First Solar, Inc. on its 250-megawatt Silver State South Solar Project, located on approximately 3,000 acres of federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Clark...
May 27, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Again Named to National Law Journal’s “Midsize Hot List”
SAN FRANCISCO (May 27, 2014): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is once again recognized in The National Law Journal ’s “Midsize Hot List.” Farella was previously selected for the “Midsize Hot List” in 2010 and 2012. In its profile...
May 23, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Practice Areas, Attorneys Ranked by Chambers USA 2014
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 23, 2014): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized six practice areas and named 12 lawyers as leaders in their field in the legal directory’s 2014...
May 22, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Honored with ALA IDEA Award
SAN FRANCISCO, May 22, 2014: Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to announce that it is a recipient of an inaugural Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) IDEA Award honoring unique and innovative programs, services and events that improve...
May 19, 2014
Media Coverage
State Seeks Better Local Water-Use Oversight
North Bay Business Journal
Farella Environmental Partner Robert Hines commented on increasing state oversight of water-use issues in the wine industry. The article noted that water supply is becoming more of a factor in whether governments approve new vineyard and winery projects — and whether...
April 23, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Awards 2014 Diversity Scholarships
SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2014 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces the recipients of its annual Diversity Scholarships. The firm increased the value of its program in 2014 to $10,000 scholarships awarded to three diverse first-year students at...
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