June 11, 2010
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Wins Partial Summary Judgment Motion on Fair Labor Standards Act Claims in Class Action Suit
First reported decision addressing whether a precious metals distributor qualified for the retail sales exemption San Francisco (June 11, 2010) - Farella Braun + Martel has won a victory for Monex Deposit Company, a seller of precious metals, in...
May 31, 2010
Media Coverage
Hotel Industry Hit Hard by Defaults: Bankruptcy May Provide Opportunities for Investors
Farella Braun + Martel's Restructuring & Insolvency practice attorneys Dean Gloster and Gary Kaplan were quoted on how bankruptcies may provide opportunities for investors and buyers to purchase high-profile properties at favorable costs. Continue reading, here .
May 31, 2010
Media Coverage
Snags Arise for Policies in Bankruptcy: Legal disputes over insurance claims complicate filings
North Bay Business Journal May 31, 2010 "Snags Arise for Policies in Bankruptcy: Legal disputes over insurance claims complicate filings" Farella Braun + Martel's Insurance Coverage attorney Tyler Gerking and Restructuring & Insolvency attorney Gary Kaplan were quoted on the risk of legal...
May 28, 2010
Media Coverage
Wineries fight proposed federal shipping law
San Francisco Business Journal May 28, 2010 "Wineries fight proposed federal shipping law" Farella Braun + Martel wine industry group chair Katherine Philippakis was quoted on the potential impact of the proposed federal shipping legislation, H.B. 5034, on California wineries.
May 6, 2010
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Named One of the Bay Area's Best Places to Work
SAN FRANCISCO (May 6, 2010): Farella Braun + Martel LLP was named one of the "Best Places to Work" in the Bay Area for the sixth consecutive year by the San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley/San Jose...
May 5, 2010
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel's Diversity Scholarship Program Continues Aiding Minority, First-Year Law Students
In its Tenth Year, Five 2010 Scholarship Recipients Announced SAN FRANCISCO, May 5, 2010 - Farella Braun + Martel LLP has awarded its annual Diversity Scholarship of $5,000 to five first-year students at Bay Area law schools, totaling $25,000. ...
April 29, 2010
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Hosts Fourth Annual Developers Conference
SAN FRANCISCO , April 29, 2010 : Farella Braun + Martel LLP recently hosted its Fourth Annual Developers Conference. The half-day seminar, "Opportunity Awaits: Preparing for the Recovery," was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco...
April 28, 2010
Media Coverage
Transactional Attorneys See Market Improvement
San Francisco Daily Journal April 28, 2010 "Transactional Attorneys See Market Improvement" Farella's Real Estate partner Tony Ratner was quoted.
April 7, 2010
Announcement
Four Attorneys Join Farella Braun + Martel
SAN FRANCISCO , April 7, 2010 - Farella Braun + Martel LLP welcomes four associates to the firm, including: Mark Weaver and Evan Abrams in the Family Wealth Group, Matthew Bostick in the Environmental Law Department and Jesse Debban...
March 10, 2010
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Partner William P. Keane Named Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 10, 2010 - William P. Keane, a litigation partner at Farella Braun + Martel, has been inducted as a Fellow into the American College of Trial Lawyers (the College), one of the premier professional trial-lawyer organizations...
March 3, 2010
Media Coverage
Top Northern California Law Firms
Daily Journal March 3, 2010 "Top Northern California Law Firms" Farella Braun + Martel listed as one of 20 Largest Northern California Law Firms.
February 22, 2010
Media Coverage
Growers, buyers look for ways to work out contracts
North Bay Business Journal February 22, 2010 "Growers, buyers look for ways to work out contracts" Farella Braun + Martel's Hank Evans and Rick Van Duzer quoted.
February 10, 2010
2010 Farella Braun + Martel Diversity Scholarship Program
One of Farella Braun + Martel's core values is Success Through Teamwork, Diversity and Respect. We believe that our firm's success is founded upon a diverse workforce that celebrates individual differences, and we strive to cultivate an inclusive...
February 8, 2010
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names Richard Van Duzer Construction Practice Group Chair
SAN FRANCISCO , Feb. 8, 2010 : Farella Braun + Martel LLP has named partner Richard Van Duzer Chair of the Construction Practice Group, effective February 1, 2010. He succeeds Adam Dawson, who served as Chair since 2004...
January 4, 2010
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Elevates Tyler Gerking To Partner
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 4, 2010 - Farella Braun + Martel LLP has elevated litigator Tyler Gerking to partner. "This achievement reflects the hard work, dedication and significant contributions Tyler has consistently demonstrated as an associate. Further, it is always...
January 4, 2010
Media Coverage
Farella Represents Insider-Trading Defendant
AmLaw Daily December 17, 2009 " Foley, Farella Defending Latest Batch of Insider-Trading Defendants " White Collar Crime Partner William Keane mentioned for his work representing insider-trading defendants.
December 28, 2009
Media Coverage
EPA Regulation of Greenhouse Gases To Have Limited Effect on State EPA
California Real Estate Journal December 28, 2009 "EPA Regulation of Greenhouse Gases To Have Limited Effect on State EPA" Farella Braun + Martel's Buzz Hines commented on the legal and practical significance of the EPA endangerment finding for greenhouse...
November 12, 2009
Media Coverage
Like Water in the Desert: Firm Lists Five Associate Openings
Cal Law Legal Pad November 12, 2009 " Like Water in the Desert: Firm Lists Five Associate Openings " Partner Jim Colopy and recruiting and diversity manager Jennifer Peneyra are quoted. Farella is noted for actively seeking new associates. Click here to read...
November 9, 2009
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents First Solar in Significant Solar Farm Acquisition
SAN FRANCISCO , Nov. 9, 2009 : Farella Braun + Martel represented Topaz Solar Farms LLC, a subsidiary of First Solar, Inc., in its acquisition of the Carrizo Solar Energy Farm, a planned solar project by Ausra, Inc. in...
October 13, 2009
Announcement
Seasoned Bankruptcy Attorney Gary Kaplan Joins Farella Braun + Martel as Special Counsel
SAN FRANCISCO , Oct. 13, 2009 : Farella Braun + Martel LLP welcomes Gary M. Kaplan as special counsel in its San Francisco office, where he will concentrate on bankruptcy, creditors' rights and commercial law. Bringing nearly 20...
October 5, 2009
Media Coverage
Judge Bars Sales of Volterra Competitor's Computer Chips
Daily Journal October 5, 2009 "Judge Bars Sales of Volterra Competitor's Computer Chips" Farella Braun + Martel's James Morando and Jeffrey Fisher were quoted on the Farella IP team obtaining a rare and difficult IP injunction in the Northern District...
October 2, 2009
Media Coverage
Farella Team Scores Rare Preliminary Injunction in IP Case
Cal Law Legal Pad October 2, 2009 " Farella Team Scores Rare Preliminary Injunction in IP Case " Farella Braun + Martel's Jeffrey Fisher was quoted on the Farella IP team obtaining a rare and difficult IP injunction in...
October 1, 2009
Media Coverage
Green Deals in a Dry Season
California Lawyer October 2009 "Green Deals in a Dry Season" Farella Braun + Martel's David Lazerwitz and David Stoll quoted on the firm's representation of OptiSolar in a $400 million solar project pipeline sale to First Solar, Inc.
September 25, 2009
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Partners Deborah Tellier and Robert Hines to Lead American Bar Association Committees
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25, 2009 : Farella Braun + Martel's Deborah Tellier and Buzz Hines, both partners in the firm's Environmental Law Department, were appointed to leadership positions for the American Bar Association (ABA) and will serve one-year...
September 3, 2009
Accolades
Best Lawyers Recognizes 14 from Farella Braun + Martel in 2010 Edition
SAN FRANCISCO (September 3, 2009): Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that fourteen of its lawyers have been named to the 2010 edition of Best Lawyers , the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the...
August 6, 2009
Media Coverage
The California 50 - Survey of the State's Largest Law Firms
California Lawyer August 6, 2009 "The 2009 California 50 - Survey of the State's Largest Law Firms" Farella Braun + Martel is surveyed among the largest firms in California
July 28, 2009
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Listed As Northern California Super Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO (July 28, 2009) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that 24 attorneys from diverse practice areas were selected for inclusion in the 2009 Northern California Super Lawyers list published by Law & Politics. Three Farella Braun...
June 1, 2009
Media Coverage
EPA Proposes Regulation of Greenhouse Gases under Clean Air Act
Litigation News (ABA Section of Litigation)
"EPA Proposes Regulation of Greenhouse Gases under Clean Air Act" Farella Braun + Martel's Buzz Hines quoted.
May 11, 2009
Media Coverage
Security, Balance Key for Landlords in Renegotiations
California Real Estate Journal May 11, 2009 "Security, Balance Key for Landlords in Renegotiations: Tenant's market prevails, but landlords are padding leases with their own safety nets" Farella Braun + Martel's Tony Ratner quoted.
May 4, 2009
Media Coverage
California's 2009 Major Real Estate Law Firms
California Real Estate Journal May 4, 2009 "California's 2009 Major Real Estate Law Firms" Farella Braun + Martel ranked #5. Recent California real estate matters include winery use permit for Mumm Napa Valley, rezoning of 1000 16th Street, San Francisco...
May 1, 2009
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Named One of the Bay Area’s Best Places to Work
SAN FRANCISCO (May 1, 2009): Farella Braun + Martel LLP was named one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area for the fifth consecutive year by the San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley/San Jose...
April 30, 2009
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel's Diversity Scholarship Program Continues Aiding Bay Area Minority First-Year Law Students
In its Ninth Year, Five 2009 Scholarship Recipients Announced SAN FRANCISCO , April 30, 2009 - Farella Braun + Martel LLP has awarded its annual Diversity Scholarship of $5,000 to five first-year students at Bay Area law schools, totaling...
April 15, 2009
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Welcomes Attorney Christopher Wheeler
SAN FRANCISCO , Apr. 15, 2009 : Farella Braun + Martel has added associate Christopher C. Wheeler to the firm's Business Litigation Practice Group. Wheeler joins Farella from the Committee on Capital Markets Regulation in Cambridge, Mass., where...
March 12, 2009
Media Coverage
OptiSolar $400M solar power deal
The Recorder March 12, 2009 "Two firms join forces on $400M solar power deal" Farella Braun + Martel's David Stoll quoted on his role as OptiSolar's principal corporate counsel and the firm's role in the deal.
March 9, 2009
Media Coverage
Game Over? Bonds Trial
Sports Illustrated March 9, 2009 "Game Over?" Farella Braun + Martel's William Keane quoted on federal prosecutors' decision to appeal Bonds case before trial.
March 3, 2009
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Assists OptiSolar In $400 Million Solar Project Pipeline Sale To First Solar, Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO/HAYWARD, CALIF. ( March 3, 2009 ) - Farella Braun + Martel of San Francisco represented privately held, Hayward, Calif.-based OptiSolar Inc. in an agreement worth $400 million in stock with Tempe, Ariz.-based First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR...
February 19, 2009
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names James Colopy Chair Environmental Law Department
SAN FRANCISCO , Calif. , Feb. 19, 2009 - Farella Braun + Martel names Partner James H. Colopy chair of the Environmental Law Department. "As environmental issues continue to command the attention of the business community, our environmental attorneys...
February 19, 2009
Media Coverage
Scouting Bonds' defense roster
The Recorder February 19, 2009 "Scouting Bonds' defense roster" Farella Braun + Martel's William Keane was quoted on defense team dynamics.
February 16, 2009
Media Coverage
Hospital Compliance Officer Pleads Guilty in Fraud Case; Even CCOs Need Oversight
Report on Medicare Compliance February 16, 2009 "Hospital Compliance Officer Pleads Guilty in Fraud Case; Even CCOs Need Oversight" Farella Braun +Martel's William Keane is quoted on the importance of having safeguards at all levels.
February 5, 2009
Media Coverage
Bonds Case Could Hinge on Trainer Testimony
KCBS Radio February 5, 2009 "Bonds Case Could Hinge on Trainer Testimony" Farella Braun + Martel's William Keane commented on the evidentiary proceedings in the Barry Bonds trial.
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