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September 26, 2017 Media Coverage
Tainted: Can California solve pot’s pesticide problem?
The Cannifornian September 26, 2017 "Tainted: Can California solve pot’s pesticide problem?" Buzz Hines provided commentary for the article on pesticide use and cannabis. Starting Jan. 2, when California’s legal marijuana market opens, all cannabis must be tested and most chemicals will be banned...
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...
August 25, 2015 Media Coverage
Drought Makes New Work Rain Down On Calif. Attys
Law360 August 25, 2014 "Drought Makes New Work Rain Down On Calif. Attys" Farella Braun + Martel's partner, Buzz Hines, was quoted in Law360 about attorney work related to the California drought. “For all of us, this has become such a...
May 19, 2014 Media Coverage
State Seeks Better Local Water-Use Oversight
North Bay Business Journal
Farella Environmental Partner Robert Hines commented on increasing state oversight of water-use issues in the wine industry. The article noted that water supply is becoming more of a factor in whether governments approve new vineyard and winery projects — and whether...
January 8, 2014 Media Coverage
Enviro Challenges Loom Over Funding Bid For $68B Rail Plan
Law360 January 8, 2014 "Enviro Challenges Loom Over Funding Bid For $68B Rail Plan" Farella Environmental Partner Robert Hines comments on California Governor Jerry Brown's proposal to use $250 million from cap-and-trade proceeds and where opposition may come from. Opposition...
June 7, 2012 Accolades
Chambers USA 2012 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers, Practices
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 7, 2012):  Farella Braun + Martel announces that Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized 13 lawyers and seven practice areas in its 2012 edition.  Nationally, Chambers USA recognized Farella’s Construction and Food...
September 9, 2011 Media Coverage
Federal Courts Can’t Regulate Greenhouse Gases under Common Law
ABA Litigation News September 9, 2011 "Federal Courts Can't Regulate Greenhouse Gases under Common Law" Farella Braun + Martel's Environmental Law Partner and former co-chair of the ABA Section of Litigation's Environmental Litigation Committee, Robert L. Hines comments on...