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April 20, 2018 Media Coverage
4 Tips for Companies to Shield Against Phishing Scams
Law360 April 20, 2018 "4 Tips for Companies to Shield Against Phishing Scams" Insurance recovery partner Tyler Gerking commented on questions some insurers are asking on social engineering coverage applications related to whether a prospective policyholder has any verification procedures in...
February 9, 2018 Media Coverage
Apple, Cisco Venture Could Fuel Cyberinsurance Market Surge
Law360 February 9, 2018 "Apple, Cisco Venture Could Fuel Cyberinsurance Market Surge" Tyler Gerking, Farella Insurance Recovery Group chair, provided some thoughts in the article on possible coverage issues policyholders should consider.  In the article, he noted that it...
October 27, 2017 Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2018
SAN FRANCISCO (October 27, 2017): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is recognized in the 2018 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “Highly Recommended” firm for litigation in California. The following Farella lawyers were recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2018:  Deborah...
May 22, 2017 Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers Recognized in Who’s Who Legal 2017
Nine Farella Braun + Martel lawyers have been recommended by Who’s Who Legal 2017 as leading practitioners in their fields. Three attorneys earned recognition among Thought Leaders.   Deborah Ballati – Construction, Thought Leaders - Construction James Bruen...
December 21, 2016 Media Coverage
Uber halts S.F. self-driving pilot in showdown with DMV
San Francisco Chronicle December 21, 2016 "Uber halts S.F. self-driving pilot in showdown with DMV" Farella Insurance Recovery partner Dennis Cusack comments on consumer reaction to Uber's fleet of self-driving cars. “When (Uber) first started putting cars on the road...
October 28, 2016 Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2017
SAN FRANCISCO (October 28, 2016): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is recognized in the 2017 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “Highly Recommended” firm for litigation in California.   The following Farella lawyers were recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2017...
October 27, 2016 Media Coverage
Beazley Report Shows Need for Broad Ransomware Coverage
Law360 October 27, 2016 "Beazley Report Shows Need for Broad Ransomware Coverage" Insurance recovery partner Tyler Gerking commented on "act of war" or terrorism exclusions contained in many cyber policies. According to the article, the exclusions are another potential...
October 14, 2016 Media Coverage
One-Stop Shop Cyberinsurance Opens Doors For Small Cos.
Law360 October 14, 2016 "One-Stop Shop Cyberinsurance Opens Doors For Small Cos." Privacy and Cybersecurity co-chair Tyler Gerking comments on newly available cyberinsurance policies packaged with risk monitoring programs.  In the article, Mr. Gerking commented, "Smaller businesses are far more at...
September 29, 2016 Media Coverage
Law360 Rainmaker Q&A: Farella Braun's Mary McCutcheon
Mary E. McCutcheon is an insurance recovery partner in Farella Braun & Martel's San Francisco office and is chairwoman of Farella's construction and insurance department. Over the past 30 years, she has represented corporations, public entities and individuals in a variety of...
September 2, 2016 Media Coverage
3 Tips for Manufacturers to Insure the Internet of Things
Law360 September 2, 2016 "3 Tips for Manufacturers to Insure the Internet of Things" In this article, Tyler Gerking comments on insurers modifying "traditional" liability insurance policies and policies specifically tailored to cyber-related risks in response to the evolving...

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Reporting Dispute Claims Within Closely Held Wineries

Many wineries operate as closely held companies, meaning they’re owned by an individual or small group of shareholders, who are often members of the same family. Disputes regarding ownership interests can arise, particularly when directors...

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When Can an Insurer Pursue a Malpractice Claim Against Defense Counsel Retained for an Insured? (Part One)

By Jalen M. Brown, Kristin Davis, Shanti Eagle, PeterJ. Georgiton, and John Mark Hart When an insurer accepts an insured’s tender and agrees to provide a defense, it is often an afterthought as to whether...

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Disputes Between Shareholders May Not Be Governed by Fiduciary Duties but Could Be Covered by Insurance

(As published in Private Company Director ) Disputes regarding ownership interests often arise in the context of closely held corporations, particularly when directors, officers, or majority shareholders sell or acquire ownership interests in the...

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When Can an Insurer Pursue a Malpractice Claim Against Defense Counsel Retained for an Insured? (Part Two)

By Jalen M. Brown, Kristin Davis, Shanti Eagle, Peter J. Georgiton, and J. Mark Hart Part 1 of our two-part article addressed the circumstances in which an insurer can directly pursue malpractice claims against...

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BIPA Liability: Existing CGL Coverage May Provide a Lifeline for Policyholders

Developments in the law have increased the potential liability that companies could face under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), but fortunately for policyholders, Illinois case law has also solidified coverage for BIPA...

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Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2024 Best Law Firms® Rankings

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Regulatory Changes Underway To Address Dwindling California Property Insurance Market

We keep hearing about how difficult it is for our clients to get property insurance these days, both for homes and businesses in Northern California’s wildfire-prone areas. Which, of course, is most of Northern...

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Insurance Market Crushes Wineries and Wine Country Homeowners

We keep hearing about how difficult it is for winery and vineyard owners to get property insurance these days, both for their homes and their wine businesses in California’s wildfire-prone areas. Those who have...

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