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December 8, 2006
Media Coverage
Payment of $14.5 Million Stems From Leak Probe: Privacy Effort to Benefit
The Wall Street Journal December 8, 2006 "Payment of $14.5 Million Stems From Leak Probe: Privacy Effort to Benefit" Farella Braun + Martel's William Keane is quoted on settlement of Hewlett-Packard spying scandal.
December 7, 2006
Media Coverage
HP Settles with California AG over board-leak probe
Reuters December 7, 2006 "HP Settles with California AG over board-leak probe" Farella Braun + Martel's William Keane is quoted on theory behind the settlement agreed upon between Hewlett-Packard and the Attorney General's Office.
October 6, 2006
Media Coverage
H-P's Dunn Could Face Risks From Testimony
The Wall Street Journal October 6, 2006. "H-P's Dunn Could Face Risks From Testimony". Farella Braun + Martel's Bill Keane quoted.
October 2, 2006
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel First Green Major Law Firm in San Francisco
Firm Receives Certification and Formalizes Commitment to Sustainability in Business Operations SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 2, 2006): Farella Braun + Martel announces its certification as a Green Business by the Bay Area Green Business Program and the formalization of its...
September 1, 2006
Media Coverage
Balancing Work and Life
San Francisco Attorney Fall 2006 "Balancing Work & Life". Farella Braun + Martel's Stephanie Skaff and Jeffrey Fisher quoted on working full-time at FBM while also raising children.
August 3, 2006
Media Coverage
Judge Cuts Punitives in Water Pollution Case by 90 Percent
Daily Journal August 3, 2006 "Judge Cuts Punitives in Water Pollution Case by 90 Percent" Farella Braun + Martel's James Colopy quoted.
August 1, 2006
Announcement
Robert L. Hines Re-Appointed Co-Chair of ABA Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee
SAN FRANCISCO (August 2, 2006): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is pleased to announce that Robert L. Hines has been re-appointed as a co-chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of the American Bar Association's Section of Litigation. Mr...
July 17, 2006
Accolades
Twenty Eight Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named As Northern California Super Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO (July 17, 2006) - Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces today that 28 attorneys from diverse practice areas were named as 2006 Northern California Super Lawyers published by Law & Politics. Two Farella Braun + Martel...
June 12, 2006
Media Coverage
One 'Big' label battle
The Press Democrat June 10, 2006 “One 'Big' label battle - Wineries' dispute over "Big Ass" trademark highlights growing importance of eye-catching brands" Farella Braun + Martel's David Stoll is quoted on protecting your trade name in the wine industry.
May 31, 2006
Media Coverage
Burgundy Not Lost in War of the Wines - California Vintners Fend Off Europe's Geographic Claim to...
San Francisco Daily Journal
San Francisco Daily Journal May 31, 2006 "Burgundy Not Lost in War of the Wines - California Vintners Fend off Europe's Geographic Claim to Intellectual Property" Farella Braun + Martel’s David Stoll featured.
May 12, 2006
Media Coverage
Roundtable: White-Collar Defense
California Lawyer
California Lawyer May 2006 “Roundtable: White-Collar Defense” Farella Braun + Martel’s William Keane participates in a roundtable discussion on internal investigations and the pressing issues that counsel and companies face today.
May 9, 2006
Media Coverage
Patent, Trademark & Copyright Journal
Patent, Trademark & Copyright Journal February 3, 2006 Analysis & Perspective – Patents: Is the Experimental Use Defense Dead? An Examination of “Amusement,” “Idle Curiosity,” and “Strictly Philosophical Inquiry” Patent infringement article by Farella Braun + Martel partner in...
May 8, 2006
Media Coverage
Pacesetters
California Real Estate Journal
California Real Estate Journal May 8, 2006 “Pacesetters” Farella Braun + Martel’s Richard Van Duzer is appointed to the board of directors of Hearthstone.
May 4, 2006
Media Coverage
Another RIM Shot: Local company adds to patent woes of BlackBerry service
The Recorder
The Recorder May 4, 2006 “Another RIM Shot: Local company adds to patent woes of BlackBerry service” Farella Braun + Martel’s Jeffrey Fisher is quoted regarding the possible strategy of Visto Inc. vs. Research In Motion.
April 25, 2006
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Announces 2006 Diversity Scholarship Recipients
San Francisco (April 25, 2006) – Farella Braun + Martel LLP has awarded five first-year students at Bay Area law schools Diversity Scholarships totaling $25,000. Each student receives a $5,000 scholarship. The scholarships, announced recently by the firm’s...
April 24, 2006
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Prevail with a $65,000 Settlement for Once Deported African Woman
San Francisco (April 24, 2006) – After almost two years in court, the United States has agreed to pay $65,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by a young African woman who was abused by U.S. immigration agents at San...
April 19, 2006
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Partner Richard Van Duzer Appointed To Hearthstone Board of Directors
SAN FRANCISCO, April 19, 2006 – Farella Braun + Martel Partner Richard Van Duzer has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Hearthstone, the nation’s largest institutional investor in for-sale residential development. Van Duzer's addition to Hearthstone's Board...
April 17, 2006
Media Coverage
Special Report - Law: California's Major Real Estate Law Firms
California Real Estate Journal
California Real Estate Journal April 17, 2006 “Special Report – Law: California’s Major Real Estate Law Firms” Farella Braun + Martel ranks #8 on list of top 35 California real estate law firms.
April 13, 2006
Media Coverage
Woman Wins SFO Customs Abuse Suit
Associated Press
Associated Press April 13, 2006 “Woman Wins SFO Customs Abuse Suit” Farella Braun + Martel’s Tony Schoenberg is quoted regarding his clients’ recent pro bono civil rights victory.
April 12, 2006
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Forms New Private Clients Group
San Francisco, CA (April 12, 2006) – Farella Braun + Martel LLP today announced the formation of a Private Clients Group. The cross-discipline practice was created to address the unique needs of high net worth individuals and their families. ...
April 7, 2006
Media Coverage
Best Places to Work in the Bay Area 2006
SF Business Times
San Francisco Business Times April 7-13, 2006 “The List: Best Places to Work in the Bay Area (101-500 employees)” Farella Braun + Martel ranked #13 on list of top 50 best places to work in the bay area in...
April 6, 2006
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Named One of the Bay Area’s Best Places to Work
SAN FRANCISCO (April 6, 2006): Farella Braun + Martel LLP was named one of the Bay Area's Best Places to Work for the second consecutive year. Farella Braun + Martel placed thirteenth on a list of 50 companies with 101...
April 1, 2006
Media Coverage
The Monitored Workplace
8-K
8-K Legal Magazine Spring 2006 “The Monitored Workplace” Farella Braun + Martel’s Doug Dexter discusses how concern over possible litigation, trade secret theft, and workers’ productivity is forcing more employers to monitor their employees’ electronic communications, from email correspondence...
March 24, 2006
Media Coverage
Real Estate Deals of the Year
San Francisco Business Times
San Francisco Business Times March 24-30, 2006 “Real Estate Deals of the Year - Oakland/Inner East Bay Office Sale: Kaiser Center” Farella Braun + Martel is recognized for the Kaiser Center deal.
March 22, 2006
Media Coverage
State defends its regulation of beer, wine
Seattle Times
The Seattle Times March 22, 2006 “State defends its regulation of beer, wine” Farella Braun + Martel’s Richard Van Duzer is quoted regarding a Washington state judge’s ruling having significant ramifications for other states regulatory systems.
March 20, 2006
Media Coverage
Time to Decide Tax Tactics
The San Francisco Examiner
The San Francisco Examiner March 20, 2006 “Time to Decide Tax Tactics” Farella Braun + Martel’s Brian Donnelly is quoted regarding potential issues for California taxpayers this year.
March 17, 2006
Media Coverage
Top 25 Largest Law Firms in the Bay Area
San Francisco Business Times
The San Francisco Business Times March 17-23, 2006 “Top 25 Largest Law Firms in the Bay Area” Farella Braun + Martel ranks #17.
March 7, 2006
Media Coverage
Balboa and Mission High Schools Compete in Mock Trial: BASF Members Coach Teams
The Recorder
The Recorder March 7, 2006 “Balboa and Mission High Schools Compete in Mock Trial: BASF Members Coach Teams” Farella Braun + Martel’s Doug Dexter and Mindy Claros were the San Francisco County coordinators for a high school mock trial...
February 12, 2006
Media Coverage
Firms grapple with web logs: Brand messaging now in hands of the people
The San Francisco Examiner
The San Francisco Examiner February 12, 2006 “Firms grapple with web logs: Brand messaging now in hands of the people” Farella Braun + Martel’s Doug Dexter is quoted regarding the inevitable future of employee/human resources blogs and the policies...
December 23, 2005
Media Coverage
Patent Office Leaps Into Fray Over BlackBerry Shutdown
San Francisco Daily Journal December 23, 2005 “Patent Office Leaps Into Fray Over BlackBerry Shutdown” Farella Braun + Martel’s Jeffrey Fisher is quoted regarding U.S. Patent and Trademark Office assignment of a special team to re-examine the patents in...
December 7, 2005
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Wins $43.1 Million Breach of Contract and Misappropriation of Trade Secrets Decision for Atmel Corporation
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 7, 2005): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announced today that a team led by partner John Cooper won a substantial award in an arbitration on behalf of Atmel Corporation, a worldwide leader in the development...
December 6, 2005
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Elevates Three To Partnership
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 6, 2005): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces today that three attorneys have been elevated to the partnership, effective January 1, 2006. The new partners are: Katherine Philippakis, Kevin Poloncarz, and Anthony P. Schoenberg. “As Farella Braun...
December 5, 2005
Media Coverage
Insurance the key to recovery from wine warehouse blaze
Napa Valley Register
Napa Valley Register December 5, 2005 “Insurance the key to recovery from wine warehouse blaze” Farella Braun + Martel’s Richard Van Duzer is quoted regarding the importance of insurance for wineries.
December 2, 2005
Media Coverage
Diversity manager slots grow
San Francisco Business Times
San Francisco Business Times December 2-8, 2005 LAW: “Diversity manager slots grow” Farella Braun + Martel listed among the few Bay Area law firms with diversity managers.
December 1, 2005
Media Coverage
Law Firms with Domestic Partner Health Benefits
Diversity & the Bar
Diversity & the Bar November/December, 2005 “Law Firms with Domestic Partner Health Benefits” Farella Braun + Martel on national list of law firms providing domestic partner health benefits.
December 1, 2005
Media Coverage
Top 50 Law Firms in California - 2005
California lawyer
California Lawyer December 2005 “The Top 50 Law Firms in California - 2005” Farella Braun + Martel ranks 48 th on list of top 50 California Law Firms in 2005.
November 4, 2005
Media Coverage
The List – 50 Largest Law Firms in the Bay Area
San Francisco Business Times
San Francisco Business Times November 4-10, 2005 “The List – 50 Largest Law Firms in the Bay Area" Farella Braun + Martel listed as the eighteenth largest law firm in the Bay Area.
September 27, 2005
Media Coverage
Circuit Ponders Court Rulings-Request for Briefs Suggests More Deference to Them
Daily Journal
San Francisco Daily Journal - Intellectual Property Supplement September 27, 2005 “Circuit Ponders Court Rulings-Request for Briefs Suggests More Deference to Them" Farella Braun + Martel’s Jeff Fisher is quoted.
September 14, 2005
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Represents The Swig Company in the Sale of the Fairmont Chicago Hotel
San Francisco, CA (September 14, 2005) – Farella Braun + Martel announced today it has completed a major deal on behalf of The Swig Company, a private real estate investment and management company headquartered in San Francisco with a...
September 9, 2005
Media Coverage
Lawyers Open Their Home to Victims of Gulf Coast Storm
Daily Journal
San Francisco Daily Journal September 9, 2005 “Lawyers Open Their Home to Victims of Gulf Coast Storm" Farella Braun + Martel donates money and matches employee contributions for hurricane relief.
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