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...
April 8, 2014 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Files Lawsuit to Hold Down Healthcare Costs
Complaint alleges that Sutter engages in anticompetitive practices that result in overcharges of nearly 40% to employers for the same services offered by competing hospitals.     San Francisco (April 8, 2014):  Farella Braun + Martel LLP today joined several...
February 3, 2014 Announcement
Chandra Russell Joins Farella’s Business Litigation Group
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3, 2014 : Farella Braun + Martel LLP adds Chandra S. Russell as an associate to its Business Litigation Group. Russell has represented individuals and corporations in complex litigation matters, mediation and trial in both state...
January 30, 2014 Media Coverage
Heller Bankruptcy Ruling Puts 'Meat on the Bones' of Emerging Theory
Daily Journal January 30, 2014 “Heller Bankruptcy Ruling Puts 'Meat on the Bones' of Emerging Theory” Farella Braun + Martel Bankruptcy Partner Gary Kaplan comments on a U.S. Bankruptcy Court ruling in the ongoing case of a defunct law firm...
January 8, 2014 Media Coverage
Enviro Challenges Loom Over Funding Bid For $68B Rail Plan
Law360 January 8, 2014 "Enviro Challenges Loom Over Funding Bid For $68B Rail Plan" Farella Environmental Partner Robert Hines comments on California Governor Jerry Brown's proposal to use $250 million from cap-and-trade proceeds and where opposition may come from. Opposition...
November 21, 2013 Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2014
SAN FRANCISCO (November 21, 2013): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is recognized in the 2014 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “Recommended” firm for litigation in California.   The following Farella lawyers were recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2014:  Robert...
November 1, 2013 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Honored with 2014 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
San Francisco , CA – November 1, 2013: Several Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices were recognized in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2014 “Best Law Firms” rankings. Earning the highest level recognition, Farella’s Construction, Environmental and Mass...
August 23, 2013 Media Coverage
Family-friendly Bay Area Firms
San Francisco Business Times August 23, 2013 Farella is included on the San Francisco Business Times  "Family-friendly list", highlighting Bay Area-based firms named in Working Mother magazine's Best Law Firms for Women for having a high number of female lawyers and...
August 20, 2013 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises on Sale of Clos Pegase Winery
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, August 20, 2013 : Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Clos Pegase Winery, Inc., and sole shareholder Jan Shrem, in its sale to Vintage Wine Estates (VWE).   Clos Pegase is known for its iconic architecture...
July 26, 2013 Media Coverage
Feds Target Alcohol on Social Media
North Bay Business Journal July 26, 2013 "Feds Target Alcohol on Social Media: Rules on ‘microblogs,’ Facebook fan pages unclear" Farella's Richard Van Duzer comments on the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau's new guidelines for how wineries...
July 24, 2013 Media Coverage
Compliance Concerns Stymie Companies Eyeing IPO Plunge
Daily Journal July 24, 2013 “Compliance concerns stymie companies eyeing IPO plunge” Farella’s William Keane raises the issue of the "compliance gap." The difference between what new public companies should be doing and the steps they’re actually taking.  ...
July 22, 2013 Media Coverage
Calif. Ch. 9 Case Will Guide Detroit on Eligibility Issues
Law360 July 22, 2013 "Calif. Ch. 9 Case Will Guide Detroit on Eligibility Issues" Farella Braun + Martel's Gary Kaplan commented on how the lessons from the Stockton and San Bernardino California Chapter 9 cases could impact Detroit’s case...
July 9, 2013 Media Coverage
Social Media Could Be Risky for Adult Beverage Industry
Daily Journal July 9, 2013 "Social Media Could Be Risky for Adult Beverage Industry" Richard Van Duzer  comments on the FTC’s study into the use of social media in the marketing of alcoholic beverages and its relation to underage...
April 12, 2013 Media Coverage
Judge Thelton Henderson Speaks With High School About The Law
San Francisco Daily Journal April 12, 2013 "Judge Thelton Henderson Speaks With High School About The Law" Senior district court judge and civil rights leader Thelton Henderson took part in the Farella Braun + Martel Law and Justice Credit...
April 3, 2013 Media Coverage
5 Tips For Scoring Data Breach Coverage
Law360 April 2, 2013 "5 Tips For Scoring Data Breach Coverage" Farella Braun + Martel's partner, Tyler Gerking, was quoted on tips for obtaining data breach coverage.
March 28, 2013 Media Coverage
Stockton Case Could Rule Out Ch. 9 For Other Cities
Law360 March 28, 2013 "Stockton Case Could Rule Out Ch. 9 For Other Cities" Gary Kaplan, special counsel in Farella's Restructuring, Insolvency & Creditors Rights Group, commented. View the full article here  (subscription required).