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May 27, 2016
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Practice Areas, Attorneys Ranked by Chambers USA 2016
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 27, 2016): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that Chambers USA has recognized six practice areas and named 12 lawyers as leaders in their field in the legal directory’s 2016 edition. The firm’s Construction practice received...
April 11, 2016
Media Coverage
Insurers Face Cyber Coverage Setback In 4th Circ. Ruling
Law360 April 11, 2016 "Insurers Face Cyber Coverage Setback In 4th Circ. Ruling" Farella Insurance Recovery Partner Tyler Gerking commented on the Fourth Circuit ruling in Travelers Indemnity Co. of America v. Portal Healthcare Solutions LLC. The court held...
March 30, 2016
Media Coverage
San Francisco Firm Starts Cannabis Practice Group
Daily Journal March 30, 2016 "San Francisco Firm Starts Cannabis Practice Group" Farella Braun + Martel formally launches a Cannabis Industry Practice Group, making it one of the largest and most prominent firms to wade into the practice area. Business...
March 30, 2016
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Launches Cannabis Industry Practice
SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 30, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces the launch of a practice group dedicated to one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S.: the Cannabis Industry Practice . The practice is led by Transactional...
March 23, 2016
Media Coverage
4th Circ. Weighs Cyber Coverage Under Traditional Insurance
Law360 March 23, 2016 “4th Circ. Weighs Cyber Coverage Under Traditional Insurance” Farella Braun + Martel Insurance Recovery Partner Tyler Gerking offered his thoughts on cyber coverage and the case Travelers Indemnity Co. of America v. Portal Healthcare...
March 22, 2016
Media Coverage
John Green Elected Fellow of American College of Coverage and Extracontractual Counsel
SAN FRANCISCO (Mar. 22, 2016): Farella Braun + Martel LLP congratulates Insurance Recovery Partner John Green on his election as a Fellow in the American College of Coverage and Extracontractual Counsel (ACCEC). ACCEC’s purpose is to facilitate and...
March 16, 2016
Announcement
Mary McCutcheon Honored With Women of Achievement Award
SAN FRANCISCO, March 16, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP partner Mary E. McCutcheon was named a recipient of Legal Momentum’s Women of Achievement Award honoring distinguished women business leaders. McCutcheon is a senior partner in Farella’s Insurance Recovery...
February 17, 2016
Accolades
Erica Villanueva Named 2016 Client Choice Award Winner: Insurance - California
SAN FRANCISCO, February 17, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP Insurance Recovery Partner Erica Villanueva was named the exclusive recipient of the 2016 Client Choice Award in the Insurance category for California from International Law Office (ILO) and Lexology...
November 3, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked Among 2016 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
SAN FRANCISCO, November 3, 2015: Farella Braun + Martel LLP has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers 2016 “Best Law Firms” rankings. Several Farella practices were recognized both nationally and regionally. According to...
September 28, 2015
Media Coverage
As Data Breaches Grow, So Does Cyber Liability Insurance
Farella partner Tyler Gerking was quoted in the North Bay Business Journal regarding considerations businesses must take when faced with data breaches and cyber liability insurance. Read the article: Winery, vineyard cyber attack risk grows with web-connected systems
August 17, 2015
Announcement
The Best Lawyers in America© 2016 Lists 30 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys
SAN FRANCISCO, August 17, 2015: Thirty Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America © 2016. Farella attorneys featured in the 2016 edition include: George T. Argyris: Trusts...
August 10, 2015
Media Coverage
Squire's Setback in Hartford Case Shows Cumis Counsel Trap
Law360 August 10, 2015 "Squire's Setback in Hartford Case Shows Cumis Counsel Trap" Insurance Recovery Partner Dennis Cusack commented on the impact of the California Supreme Court's finding that Hartford Casualty Insurance Co. can sue Squire Patton Boggs LLP to...
July 13, 2015
Media Coverage
4 Insurance Takeaways From Lloyd's Cyberattack Report
Law360 July 13, 2015 "4 Insurance Takeaways From Lloyd's Cyberattack Report" Insurance market Lloyd's of London co-wrote a report predicting that a major cyberattack on the East Coast could trigger $70 billion in insurance claims, highlighting potentially glaring deficiencies...
July 9, 2015
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2015 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 9, 2015) – Fifty-three Farella Braun + Martel attorneys across diverse practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2015. Mary McCutcheon received special recognition...
May 19, 2015
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Practice Areas, Attorneys Ranked by Chambers USA 2015
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 19, 2015): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that Chambers USA has recognized five practice areas and named 12 lawyers as leaders in their field in the legal directory’s 2015 edition. Farella’s Construction practice received...
May 18, 2015
Media Coverage
Unusual IBM Breach Could Make Coverage Ruling an Outlier
Law360 May 18, 2015 "Unusual IBM Breach Could Make Coverage Ruling an Outlier" Insurance Recovery Partner Tyler Gerking commented on the Connecticut Supreme Court's ruling that an IBM Corp. contractor isn't insured for $6 million in losses stemming from...
November 3, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2015 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
San Francisco, CA – November 3, 2014: Several Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices were recognized in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2015 “Best Law Firms” rankings. The rankings are based on client and peer evaluations and information...
August 25, 2014
Media Coverage
$1B Temblor Should Prompt Cos. To Revisit Quake Insurance
Law360 August 25, 2014 "$1B Temblor Should Prompt Cos. To Revisit Quake Insurance" Farella Braun + Martel's partner, Dennis Cusack, was quoted in Law360 about the importance of earthquake insurance for companies following the 6.0 earthquake in Napa County...
August 18, 2014
Announcement
Best Lawyers in America® 2015 Recognizes 29 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys: Two Selected Among San Francisco Lawyers of the Year
SAN FRANCISCO, August 18, 2014: Twenty-nine Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ® 2015 edition. Additionally, two Farella partners have earned Lawyer of the Year honors...
August 4, 2014
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Amanda Hairston and Andy Nguyen Recognized on 2014 Lawyers of Color Hot List
SAN FRANCISCO, August 4, 2014 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to announce that Senior Associate Amanda Hairston and Associate Andy Nguyen have been named to the Lawyers of Color Second Annual Hot List. Both attorneys were...
July 21, 2014
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2014 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 21, 2014) – Fifty Farella Braun + Martel attorneys across diverse practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2014. Three Farella attorneys received special...
July 3, 2014
Media Coverage
Coverage For Construction Fixes In California Remains Murky
Law360 July 3, 2014 "Coverage For Construction Fixes In California Remains Murky" Farella Insurance Coverage Partner Erica Villanueva commented on the impact of the Regional Steel Corp. v. Liberty Surplus Insurance Corp . decision by a California appeals court...
May 23, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Practice Areas, Attorneys Ranked by Chambers USA 2014
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 23, 2014): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized six practice areas and named 12 lawyers as leaders in their field in the legal directory’s 2014...
May 14, 2014
Media Coverage
Who Will Pay for Climate Change? Not Us, Insurer Says
NPR Marketplace May 14, 2014 "Who Will Pay for Climate Change? Not Us, Insurer Says" Farella Braun + Martel's James Bruen commented on a recently filed suit by Farmers Insurance against Chicago and its suburbs. The company wants local...
March 26, 2014
Media Coverage
Law360 Female Powerbrokers Q&A: Farella's Mary McCutcheon
Law360 March 24, 2014 Female Powerbrokers Q&A: Farella's Mary McCutcheon Click here to read the full article (subscription required).
February 6, 2014
Announcement
Richard Robinson Honored with Keta Taylor Colby Award from the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 06, 2014 – Richard Robinson, an associate with Farella Braun + Martel LLP, received the Keta Taylor Colby Award from the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area. The award was presented...
November 1, 2013
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Honored with 2014 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
San Francisco , CA – November 1, 2013: Several Farella Braun + Martel LLP practices were recognized in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2014 “Best Law Firms” rankings. Earning the highest level recognition, Farella’s Construction, Environmental and Mass...
August 15, 2013
Announcement
Best Lawyers in America® 2014 Recognizes 28 Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys; Three Named “Lawyers of the Year”
SAN FRANCISCO, August 15, 2013: Twenty-eight Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ® 2014. Additionally, three Farella partners have been recognized as a 2014 Lawyer of...
July 9, 2013
Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys Named to 2013 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (July 9, 2013): Fifty Farella Braun + Martel attorneys across diverse practice areas were named to the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists of top attorneys in Northern California for 2013. Two Farella attorneys received special recognition...
May 31, 2013
Media Coverage
For Small Business Owners, Cybersecurity Is Not a Question of "If" But 'When..."
JD Supra Legal Perspective Farella Braun + Martel's Tyler Gerking participated in an editorial feature on cyber security considerations for small businesses -- and how such companies can protect their customers and assets. Full discussion can be viewed here...