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May 20, 2021 Announcement
Chambers USA 2021 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys, Practices
Farella Braun + Martel announces that Chambers USA has recognized 13 lawyers and 6 practice areas in the legal directory’s 2021 edition. Individual Rankings: Tyler Gerking – Insurance: Policyholders Jeffrey Hamilton – Cannabis Law: Western United States Robert Hines...
March 16, 2021 Announcement
Amy Briggs Inducted to American College of Coverage Counsel
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel announces that Partner Amy B. Briggs has been inducted as a Fellow into the American College of Coverage Counsel (ACCC), the preeminent association representing the interests of insurers and policyholders in...
May 15, 2020 Media Coverage
Cyber Insurance Demand Heats Up As COVID-19 Hacks Rise
Tyler Gerking spoke to Law360 for the article "Cyber Insurance Demand Heats Up As COVID-19 Hacks Rise." As far as insurance coverage being available for fines and penalties that arise out of privacy and data security laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act, Tyler...
April 13, 2020 Media Coverage
In Novel Case, Insurer Sues Own Law Firm After Data Breach
Law360
Tyler Gerking was quoted in the Law360 article "In Novel Case, Insurer Sues Own Law Firm After Data Breach." In the article Tyler said, "This case shows some of the hazards that all companies face when they choose to not...
January 9, 2020 Media Coverage
Threat of Cyberattack by Iran Still Critical, Experts Say
The Wall Street Journal
Insurance Recovery Partner Tyler Gerking commented in  The Wall Street Journal article "Threat of Cyberattack by Iran Still Critical, Experts Say." In the article, Tyler said that such direct actions by a nation-state against U.S. companies could provide another...
July 29, 2019 Announcement
Farella Adds Technology Industry Group Depth
SAN FRANCISCO, July 29, 2019: Regional legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel LLP is pleased to announce the addition of three attorneys to its Technology Industry Group . Joining the firm as a partner, Raymond H. Sheen represents policyholders...
April 25, 2019 Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized by Chambers USA 2019
SAN FRANCISCO, April 25, 2019:Farella Braun + Martel announces that Chambers USA has recognized 11 lawyers and five practice areas in the legal directory’s 2019 edition. Practice Area Recognition:  Of note, this year the Insurance Recovery practice moved up to...
March 6, 2019 Media Coverage
Prior Litigation Can Impact Coverage in Future Disputes
GlobeSt.com March 6, 2019 "Prior Litigation Can Impact Coverage in Future Disputes" Insurance Recovery Senior Associate Shanti Eagle discusses how positions taken by insureds in prior litigation can impact or foreclose coverage in subsequent disputes with insurers, as demonstrated in...
February 5, 2019 Announcement
Tyler Gerking Elected Fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel
SAN FRANCISCO, February 5, 2019: Farella Braun + Martel LLP congratulates Partner Tyler C. Gerking on his induction as a Fellow into the prestigious American College of Coverage Counsel (ACCC). Chair of Farella's Insurance Recovery Group, Gerking represents corporate...
January 18, 2019 Media Coverage
Mondelez's $100M Fight With Zurich May Curb Hack Coverage
Law360
Law360 January 18, 2019 "Mondelez's $100M Fight With Zurich May Curb Hack Coverage" Insurance Recovery Partner Tyler Gerking commented on Mondelez International Inc.'s fight with Zurich American Insurance Co. over coverage for $100 million in losses it suffered in...
October 31, 2018 Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2019
SAN FRANCISCO (October 31, 2018): Farella Braun + Martel LLP continues to be ranked among the top litigation firms in California by Benchmark Litigation . In its 2019 edition, Farella is ranked “Highly Recommended” for litigation in California and...
October 26, 2018 Accolades
Erica Villanueva Honored by California Rural Legal Assistance
SAN FRANCISCO, October 26, 2018: Farella Braun + Martel LLP proudly announces that Partner Erica Villanueva will be honored by California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA) with its 2018 Outstanding Alumni Award at its 2018 San Francisco Fiesta on November...