May 7, 2012
Accolades
Farella Named Among the 2012 Go-To Law Firms for Litigation
Farella Braun + Martel has been named a 2012 Go-To Law Firm in Corporate Counsel magazine’s ninth annual survey of in-house counsel at the top Fortune 500 companies. Farella was selected as a Go-To Law Firm for Litigation. ...
April 30, 2012
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel’s Diversity Scholarship Program Aids Minority First-Year Law Students
SAN FRANCISCO, Apr. 30, 2012 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces the recipients of its annual Diversity Scholarships. The firm has awarded $5,000 to five diverse first-year students at Bay Area law schools, totaling $25,000. "We are thrilled...
April 25, 2012
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Named One of the 2012 Best Places to Work in the Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO (April 25, 2012): Farella Braun + Martel LLP was named one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Bay Area for the eighth consecutive year by the San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley/San Jose...
April 23, 2012
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Named to The National Law Journal’s “Midsize Hot List”
SAN FRANCISCO (April 23, 2012): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is one of 20 law firms across the United States recognized in The National Law Journal ’s “Midsize Hot List.” The “Midsize Hot List” spotlights law firms with 50...
April 20, 2012
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel’s Jeff Fisher Named Among the Daily Journal’s Top 75 IP Litigators in California
SAN FRANCISCO (April 20, 2012): Farella Braun + Martel announces that Partner Jeffrey M. Fisher has been named among the Daily Journal ’s “Top 75 Intellectual Property Litigators” in the state for 2012. The Daily Journal recognized Fisher, along...
April 11, 2012
Accolades
Farella’s Eugene Mar Recognized Among “Lawyers on the Fast Track”
SAN FRANCISCO, April 11, 2012 – The Recorder has named Farella Braun + Martel Intellectual Property Litigation Partner Eugene Y. Mar to its inaugural list of 50 "Fast Track" lawyers, recognizing California attorneys whose early accomplishments indicate they will...
April 9, 2012
Accolades
Farella Recognized Among the Leading Environmental Practices in the San Francisco Bay Area by The Recorder
Farella Braun + Martel’s Environmental Law Department was recognized by The Recorder in its go-to list of 10 “Leading Environmental Practices” in the San Francisco Bay Area. Farella’s Environmental Law Department has a diverse skill set in complex environmental law and...
March 1, 2012
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Title Sponsor of Bay Area Real Estate Deals of the Year Awards
SAN FRANCISCO, March 1, 2012 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP is again proud to join the San Francisco Business Times as the title sponsor of Bay Area Real Estate Deals of the Year Awards. The awards honor...
February 29, 2012
Announcement
Farella Assists American Conservatory Theater Acquire Historic Strand Theatre
SAN FRANCISCO (February 29, 2012): Farella Braun + Martel assisted the American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) in its acquisition and development of the historic Strand Theatre in San Francisco, the latest major step toward the development and revitalization of...
February 1, 2012
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Celebrates 50 Years and Counting
SAN FRANCISCO, February 1, 2012 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP ( www.fbm.com ) proudly celebrates its 50 th Anniversary today. “As we celebrate our 50-year anniversary, it’s a good time to reflect on how far we’ve come...
January 12, 2012
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names New Partners Racheal Turner and Erica Villanueva
SAN FRANCISCO , January 12, 2012 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP has elevated two attorneys to partner: Racheal Turner and Erica Villanueva. “We are thrilled to welcome Racheal and Erica to our partnership. These outstanding lawyers have...
December 22, 2011
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents Zep Solar in Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Westinghouse Solar, Light Way, Others
SAN FRANCISCO, December 22, 2011: Farella Braun + Martel LLP is Zep Solar Inc.’s counsel in a patent infringement lawsuit against Westinghouse Solar, Inc. (“Westinghouse” NASDAQ: WEST), Light Way Solar and three other parties, which was filed yesterday in...
December 16, 2011
Media Coverage
Barry Bonds Gets Two-Year Probation, Plus House Arrest
USA Today
"Barry Bonds Gets Two-Year Probation, Plus House Arrest" Farella Braun + Martel's William Keane commented on the sentencing.
November 28, 2011
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Adds Intellectual Property and Business Litigation Attorneys
SAN FRANCISCO (November 28, 2011) : Farella Braun + Martel LLP has added Benjamin Geiger as an associate in its Business Litigation Practice Group and Daniel Callaway and Erik Olson as associates in its Intellectual Property and Technology Practice...
November 21, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2012
SAN FRANCISCO (November 21, 2011): Benchmark Litigation 2012 ranks Farella Braun + Martel among the best litigation firms in California. A publication of Euromoney/Legal Media Group, Benchmark Litigation is the only publication on the market to focus exclusively...
November 14, 2011
Accolades
Policyholder Perspective Blog Named Among LexisNexis Insurance Law Community’s Top Insurance Blogs for 2011
SAN FRANCISCO (November 14, 2011) – Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that its Policyholder Perspective blog was selected by the LexisNexis Insurance Law Community (ILC) as one of the Top Insurance Blogs for 2011. According...
November 1, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Practices Earn Top Rankings by U.S. News and Best Lawyers in 2011-2012 “Best Law Firms”
San Francisco , CA – November 1, 2011: Several Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices received top honors in the 2011-2012 U.S. News / Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm’s Construction and Environmental practices earned National...
October 19, 2011
Announcement
The Doctors Company, Advised by Farella Braun + Martel, Completes Acquisition of FPIC Insurance Group for $362 Million
SAN FRANCISCO (October 19, 2011): Farella Braun + Martel advised Napa-based The Doctors Company, the country's largest insurer of physician and surgeon medical professional liability, in its $362 million purchase of FPIC Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FPIC), a...
September 30, 2011
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises First Solar on Sale of 550MW Desert Sunlight Solar Farm Development
SAN FRANCISCO, September 30, 2011 : Farella Braun + Martel LLP served as First Solar’s environmental, real estate and permitting counsel on the development and financing of First Solar’s Desert Sunlight Solar Farm project, a 550-megawatt (MW) solar...
September 28, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Takes Top Honors in The Recorder’s “Best” Poll
SAN FRANCISCO (September 28, 2011): For the second year in a row, Farella Braun + Martel LLP was ranked the number one Trusts & Estates firm in the Lawyer to Lawyer category in The Recorder ’s annual 2011 “The...
September 19, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel IT Department Honored with International Legal Technology Association’s Distinguished Peer Awards
SAN FRANCISCO , Sept. 19, 2011 - Farella Braun + Martel’s Shirley Crow and Gillian Glass have been recognized by the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) with 2011 Distinguished Peer Awards. Crow and Glass were presented with their awards...
September 13, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Named to NAFE and Flex-Time Lawyers’ 2011 Best Law Firms for Women
SAN FRANCISCO (September 13, 2011): The National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC have named Farella Braun + Martel LLP one of the 50 Best Law Firms for Women 2011. NAFE is a division of Working...
September 12, 2011
Media Coverage
Infineon Denied Retrial In Voltage Regulator IP Fight
Law360 September 12, 2011 "Infineon Denied Retrial In Voltage Regulator IP Fight" Farella Braun + Martel's Intellectual Property attorneys James Morando and Jeff Fisher, representing Volterra, comment on the ruling Monday of a California magistrate judge denying Infineon Technologies...
September 9, 2011
Media Coverage
Federal Courts Can’t Regulate Greenhouse Gases under Common Law
ABA Litigation News September 9, 2011 "Federal Courts Can't Regulate Greenhouse Gases under Common Law" Farella Braun + Martel's Environmental Law Partner and former co-chair of the ABA Section of Litigation's Environmental Litigation Committee, Robert L. Hines comments on...
August 31, 2011
Media Coverage
Feds Drop Remaining Charges Against Bonds
Associated Press August 31, 2011 "Feds Drop Remaining Charges Against Bonds" Farella Braun + Martel partner William Keane was quoted.
August 18, 2011
Announcement
First Solar Obtains Key U.S. Bureau of Land Management Decision for Desert Sunlight Solar Farm
SAN FRANCISCO, August 18, 2011 : Farella Braun + Martel announces that it served as lead outside counsel to First Solar in obtaining the key U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Record of Decision (ROD) on August 10...
July 13, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Recognized As Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 13, 2011) - Forty-one Farella Braun + Martel attorneys from diverse practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers-Rising Stars list of top attorneys in Northern California for 2011. Three Farella Braun + Martel attorneys received...
July 8, 2011
Media Coverage
Judge Trims Piracy Suit By Disney, Others V. Hotfile
Law360 July 8, 2011 "Judge Trims Piracy Suit By Disney, Others V. Hotfile" Farella Braun+ Martel's Intellectual Property attorneys Tony Schoenberg and Deepak Gupta, representing Hotfile, comment on a Florida federal judge ruling that Disney Enterprises and others failed to...
June 22, 2011
Media Coverage
Top Litigators Q&A with Farella's Karen Kimmey
Law360 June 22, 2011 "Top Litigators Q&A" Karen Kimmey, a trial lawyer at Farella Braun + Martel, spoke about her trial preparation routine. She said, "You can never anticipate all of the curveballs that might come your way at...
May 27, 2011
Media Coverage
Lance Armstrong Strengthens Legal Team for Inquiry
The New York Times May 27, 2011 "Lance Armstrong Strengthens Legal Team for Inquiry" Farella Braun + Martel's William Keane commented on the recent addition to Lance Armstrong's legal team for the federal investigation he is under for crimes...
May 24, 2011
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel LLP Advises The Doctors Company in its $362 Million Acquisition of FPIC Insurance
Farella Braun + Martel guided Napa-based The Doctors Company, the country's largest insurer of physician and surgeon medical professional liability, in its $362 million purchase of FPIC Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FPIC), announced on May 24, 2011. Business Partner Philip...
May 24, 2011
Announcement
Farella Guides Volterra to Unanimous Jury Win in Critical Patent Infringement Litigation
***VERDICT ANNOUNCEMENT*** On May 24, 2011, after a three-week trial, a nine-person federal court jury announced a unanimous verdict in favor of patent holder Volterra Semiconductor Corporation (Volterra) upholding the validity of all remaining asserted claims of Volterra's key...
May 11, 2011
Media Coverage
Top Women Lawyers 2011 - Katherine Philippakis
Daily Journal May 11, 2011 "Top Women Lawyers 2011" Katherine Philippakis was named among the "Top 25 Women Corporate and Transactional Lawyers" in California.
April 26, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Named One of the 2011 Best Places to Work in the Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO (April 26, 2011): Farella Braun + Martel LLP was named one of the "Best Places to Work" in the Bay Area for the seventh consecutive year by the San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley/San Jose...
April 26, 2011
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel’s Diversity Scholarship Program Aids Minority First-Year Law Students
In its 11 th Year, Five 2011 Scholarship Recipients Announced SAN FRANCISCO , April 26, 2011 - Farella Braun + Martel LLP has awarded its annual Diversity Scholarship of $5,000 to five first-year students at Bay Area law schools...
March 16, 2011
Media Coverage
Selecting Jury for Bonds Is Hard in Giants Country
The New York Times March 16, 2011 "Selecting Jury for Bonds Is Hard in Giants Country" Farella Braun + Martel's William Keane commented on the defense lawyer's perspective in jury selection.
March 16, 2011
Media Coverage
Top 25 Clean Tech Attorneys
San Francisco Daily Journal March 16, 2011 "Top 25 Clean Tech Attorneys" Farella Braun + Martel's partner, David Stoll, was named to the Daily Journal's Top 25 Clean Technology Attorneys in California for 2011.
March 15, 2011
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Partner David Stoll Named One of California's Top Clean Technology Attorneys
SAN FRANCISCO, March 16, 2011 - Farella Braun + Martel LLP's David Stoll has been selected as one of the "Top 25 Clean Technology Attorneys" in the state for 2011 by The Daily Journal , a California legal publication...
March 11, 2011
Media Coverage
In Bonds Case, Lengthy Wait Has Raised Costs for Plaintiff and Prosecutors
The New York Times March 11, 2011 " In Bonds Case, Lengthy Wait Has Raised Costs for Plaintiff and Prosecutors " Farella Braun + Martel's William Keane, defense lawyer for Trevor Graham, a track coach implicated in Balco, commented...
February 15, 2011
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names New Practice Area Leaders
SAN FRANCISCO, February 15, 2011 - Farella Braun + Martel announces new practice area leaders. Partner Thomas Mayhew was named chair of the Business Litigation practice, Partner Samuel C. Dibble was named chair of the Business Transactions practice, Partner...
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