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January 30, 2014 Media Coverage
Heller Bankruptcy Ruling Puts 'Meat on the Bones' of Emerging Theory
Daily Journal January 30, 2014 “Heller Bankruptcy Ruling Puts 'Meat on the Bones' of Emerging Theory” Farella Braun + Martel Bankruptcy Partner Gary Kaplan comments on a U.S. Bankruptcy Court ruling in the ongoing case of a defunct law firm...
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 30, 2013 Media Coverage
San Bernardino Bankruptcy OK Gives Troubled Cities Leverage
Law360 August 30, 2103 "San Bernardino Bankruptcy OK Gives Troubled Cities Leverage" Farella Braun + Martel's Gary Kaplan comments on a California federal judge’s ruling that the city of San Bernardino could remain under bankruptcy protection based on its insolvency...
July 22, 2013 Media Coverage
Calif. Ch. 9 Case Will Guide Detroit on Eligibility Issues
Law360 July 22, 2013 "Calif. Ch. 9 Case Will Guide Detroit on Eligibility Issues" Farella Braun + Martel's Gary Kaplan commented on how the lessons from the Stockton and San Bernardino California Chapter 9 cases could impact Detroit’s case...
March 28, 2013 Media Coverage
Stockton's Lawyers Make Final Pitches for Bankruptcy
San Francisco Chronicle March 28, 2013 "Stockton's Lawyers Make Final Pitches for Bankruptcy" Gary Kaplan, special counsel in Farella Braun + Martel's Restructuring, Insolvency & Creditors Rights Group, commented.
August 29, 2012 Accolades
Farella Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2013
SAN FRANCISCO (August 29, 2012):   Twenty seven Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ® 2013. The Best Lawyers in America is an annual referral guide...
July 11, 2012 Media Coverage
Rising Costs Could Push More Calif. Cities Underwater
Law360 7/11/2012 "Rising Costs Could Push More Calif. Cities Underwater" Following San Bernardino, Calif.'s vote to seek Chapter 9 protection, Dean Gloster, leader of Farella Braun + Martel's restructuring, insolvency and creditors rights practice, commented on signals that other cities...
June 28, 2012 Media Coverage
Stockton a Test Case for Bankruptcy Mediation Law
The Daily Journal June 29, 2012 "Stockton a Test Case for Bankruptcy Mediation Law" Farella Braun + Martel's Gary Kaplan commented on the AB 506 process that cities are now required to go through before they may pursue protection through bankruptcy...
August 31, 2011 Accolades
Farella Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2012
SAN FRANCISCO ( August 31, 2011 ):   Sixteen Farella Braun + Martel LLP attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America ® 2012.   The Best Lawyers in America is an annual referral guide based...
February 15, 2011 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names New Practice Area Leaders
SAN FRANCISCO, February 15, 2011 - Farella Braun + Martel announces new practice area leaders.  Partner Thomas Mayhew was named chair of the Business Litigation practice, Partner Samuel C. Dibble was named chair of the Business Transactions practice, Partner...
February 1, 2011 Media Coverage
Unions Set to Resist Vallejo Plan for 10 Cents on the Dollar
The Bond Buyer February 1, 2011 "Unions Set to Resist Vallejo Plan for 10 Cents on the Dollar" Farella Braun + Martel's Dean Gloster, representing two of Vallejo's largest unions in the bankruptcy case, commented on whether or not...
July 28, 2010 Media Coverage
Transactions Nearly Double in First Half of 2010
San Francisco Daily Journal July 28, 2010 "Transactions Nearly Double in First Half of 2010" Farella Braun + Martel's Dean Gloster described the current state of affairs for real estate investment at a presentation at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit in June. 
May 12, 2010 Media Coverage
Top Women Litigators
Daily Journal "Top Women Litigators" May 12, 2010 Farella Braun + Martel's Kelly Woodruff named to the Daily Journal's Top Women Litigators list.
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...
February 4, 2010 Media Coverage
ALIS bankruptcy session shows recovery isn't here yet
HotelNewsNow.com February 4, 2010 " Blog: ALIS bankruptcy session shows recovery isn't here yet " Farella Braun + Martel's Dean Gloster was quoted from his ALIS conference presentation "Distressed Hotel/Workout Track: Navigating through Bankruptcy - Getting in and Getting...

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This Real Estate Company Dumped Its Downtown San Francisco Mall. Now It’s Gobbling Up Apartments

Restructuring, insolvency, and creditors rights partner Gary Kaplan provided expert commentary in The  San Francisco Standard  article, "This Real Estate Company Dumped Its Downtown San Francisco Mall. Now It’s Gobbling Up Apartments." Read the full...

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55 New Montgomery Is in Lender’s Hands Following Foreclosure Auction

Restructuring, insolvency, and creditors rights partner Gary Kaplan provided expert commentary in the San Francisco Business Times article, "55 New Montgomery Is in Lender’s Hands Following Foreclosure Auction."  Read the full article here (subscription may be...

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Burdened by Debt, Savvy SF Office Owners Get Creative

Restructuring, insolvency, and creditors rights partner Gary Kaplan provided expert commentary in The San Francisco Standard article, "Burdened by Debt, Savvy SF Office Owners Get Creative." In the article, Gary explained that in most cases...

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Hot Topic: Key Issues for Nonprofit Creditors Dealing With Distressed Businesses

Welcome to  EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource . In this episode, we cover important issues for nonprofits dealing with distressed businesses, such as their landlords or tenants, other kinds of contract...

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Co-Working Startup WeWork’s Bankruptcy Leaves Clients, Landlords Hanging

Restructuring, insolvency, and creditors rights partner Gary Kaplan provided expert commentary in The San Francisco Standard article, "Co-Working Startup WeWork’s Bankruptcy Leaves Clients, Landlords Hanging." Read the article here .

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Farella Wins Complete Defense Ruling at Trial for Smart Meter Technology Company

Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel secured a complete defense victory for a smart meter technology company following a two-week bench trial in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California...

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Brookfield Poised To Take Ownership of Massive Veritas-Owned San Francisco Residential Portfolio

Restructuring, insolvency, and creditors rights partner Gary Kaplan provided expert commentary in the  San Francisco Business Times  article, "Brookfield Poised To Take Ownership of Massive Veritas-Owned San Francisco Residential Portfolio." Read the full article  here...

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Brookfield Forecloses on 2,150-Unit Veritas Portfolio With Uncontested $464M Bid

Restructuring, insolvency, and creditors rights partner Gary Kaplan provided expert commentary in The Real Deal  article, "Brookfield forecloses on 2,150-unit Veritas portfolio with uncontested $464M bid." Read the full article  here  (subscription may be...

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