News
June 22, 2023
Announcement
Legal 500 United States 2023 Ranks Farella Practices
The 2023 edition of Legal 500 United States recognized Farella Braun + Martel among the leading firms in the Cannabis, Construction, and Land Use/Zoning sections. Jeff Hamilton, Ryan Lowther, Mark Petersen, Richard Shapiro, and Richard Van Duzer are “Recommended...
June 1, 2023
Announcement
Chambers USA 2023 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers, Practices
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has recognized 16 lawyers and six practice areas in the legal directory’s 2023 edition. Individual California and Western U.S. Rankings: Sarah Bell – Environment Tyler Gerking – Insurance...
March 1, 2023
Announcement
Farella Advises TILT Holdings Inc. on $86.7 Million Debt Refinancing
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel advised TILT Holdings Inc. , a global provider of cannabis business solutions that include inhalation technologies, cultivation, manufacturing, processing, brand development, and retail, on a series of transactions to refinance its $86.7...
July 20, 2022
Announcement
Ryan Lowther Named Among Top Cannabis Lawyers in California by the Daily Journal
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Ryan Lowther was named among the Daily Journal 's 2022 “Top Cannabis Lawyers” in California. Ryan is the founder of Farella’s Cannabis Industry practice group. He represents every kind of stakeholder in...
June 1, 2022
Announcement
Chambers USA 2022 Recognizes Farella Braun + Martel Lawyers, Practices
Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has recognized 14 lawyers and 6 practice areas in the legal directory’s 2022 edition. Individual California and Western U.S. Rankings: Sarah Bell – Environment Tyler Gerking – Insurance...
January 5, 2022
Announcement
Farella Represents Next Green Wave in Agreement to Sell to Planet 13
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel acted as U.S. counsel in representing California seed-to-shelf cannabis producer Next Green Wave Holdings (NGW) in its definitive arrangement agreement to be sold to Nevada-based cannabis company Planet 13 Holdings Inc...
July 27, 2021
Media Coverage
Cannabis Practice Creates Ethical Traps, Conflicts for Lawyers
Bloomberg Law
Ryan Lowther was quoted in the Bloomberg Law article, "Cannabis Practice Creates Ethical Traps, Conflicts for Lawyers." Read the full article here .
June 14, 2021
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Ranked in Legal 500 United States 2021
The 2021 edition of Legal 500 U nited States recognized Farella Braun + Martel among the leading firms in the Cannabis, Construction, Not-for-Profit, and Land Use/Zoning sections. Land use partner Steven Vettel was named to the Land Use/Zoning section’s Hall...
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...
April 23, 2020
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Attorneys, Practices Recognized by Chambers USA 2020
SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2020: Farella Braun + Martel announces that Chambers USA has recognized 12 lawyers and five practice areas in the legal directory’s 2020 edition. Individual Rankings: Tyler Gerking – Insurance: Policyholders Jeffrey Hamilton – Cannabis Law...
November 25, 2019
Media Coverage
Hemp Legal Limbo Challenges Sonoma County's Delta Separations, Other Equipment Makers
North Bay Business Journal
Ryan Lowther provided commentary in a North Bay Business Journal article discussing banking and regulatory challenges facing the hemp industry.
August 20, 2019
Media Coverage
The State of Cannabis
Northbay Biz
Ryan Lowther, chair of Farella’s Cannabis Industry practice group, discusses how one of his main tasks for North Bay cannabis companies in regards to processing licenses are compliance hurdles. In the article, Ryan explained that "we're submitting the permits as...
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...
January 29, 2019
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises Cannabis Distributor Blackbird Holdings Corp. in Sale to TILT Holdings Inc. for $50 Million
SAN FRANCISCO (January 29, 2019): Farella Braun + Martel represented Blackbird Holdings Corp., a distribution company providing operations and software solutions that facilitate the movement of cannabis products at each touchpoint within the supply chain, in its sale to...
October 4, 2018
Accolades
Ryan Lowther Named a Cannabis Law Trailblazer by the National Law Journal
SAN FRANCISCO (October 4, 2018): Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that Ryan Lowther has been named to the National Law Journal ’s inaugural list of Cannabis Law Trailblazers. The publication features 43 lawyers nationwide who are shaping the...
September 19, 2018
Accolades
Ryan Lowther Named Among Daily Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers in California
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19, 2018: Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that partner Ryan Lowther was named to the Daily Journal’s 2018 list of the “Top 100 Lawyers” in California. Lowther has a broad-based general business practice that assists...
September 12, 2018
Announcement
Ryan Lowther Named Chair of Newly Formed BASF Cannabis Law Committee
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12, 2018: Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces that partner Ryan Lowther was installed as chair of the newly formed Cannabis Law Committee for the Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF). BASF formed the Cannabis Law...
February 26, 2018
Media Coverage
Marijuana Businesses Persist Despite Warnings
San Francisco Daily Journal
Ryan Lowther, chair of Farella's Cannabis Industry Group, spoke to the Daily Journal about the impact of Sessions' warning memo and some of the major issues facing marijuana businesses, including banks' unwillingness to deal openly with them. In the article Mr...
January 29, 2018
Media Coverage
Cash is king — and dangerous — for marijuana businesses that lose bank accounts
The Washington Times January 29, 2018 Ryan Lowther, chair of Farella's Cannabis Industry Group, was quoted in an article on banking in the cannabis industry. Banks are reluctant to accept deposits from businesses that sell marijuana because the drug remains...
January 5, 2018
Media Coverage
Experts Weigh Legal Hurdles for Weed Entrepreneurs After Sessions' Move to Nip California's Industry in the Bud
San Francisco Business Times January 5, 2018 "Experts Weigh Legal Hurdles for Weed Entrepreneurs After Sessions' Move to Nip California's Industry in the Bud" Ryan Lowther, Farella Braun + Martel Cannabis Industry Group chair, commented on the news that...
December 14, 2017
Media Coverage
How will the federal government respond to legal retail marijuana in California?
San Francisco Business Times December 14, 2017 "How will the federal government respond to legal retail marijuana in California?" Ryan Lowther, chair of Farella Braun + Martel's Cannabis Industry Group, was quoted in this article discussing how the federal...
September 20, 2017
Media Coverage
California Lawyer Guides a Top Law Firm Into the Era of Legal Cannabis
Marijuana Venture September 2017 "California Lawyer Guides a Top Law Firm Into the Era of Legal Cannabis" Ryan Lowther, chair of Farella's Cannabis Industry Group, spoke to Patrick Wagner at Marijuana Venture . Read the interview here .
November 9, 2016
Media Coverage
What California's Legalization of Marijuana Means for Business
San Francisco Business Times November 9, 2016 "What California's legalization of marijuana means for business" Ryan Lowther, chair of Farella's Cannabis Industry Practice, comments on what the passage of Prop 64, recreational adult use of marijuana, means for California business...
November 7, 2016
Media Coverage
How California's Marijuana Legalization Vote Could Impact the Entire Country
Forbes November 7, 2016 "How California's Marijuana Legalization Vote Could Impact the Entire Country" Ryan Lowther, chair of Farella's Cannabis Industry Practice, comments on the big influence California's Proposition 64 legalizing recreational marijuana is going to have on the...
October 31, 2016
Media Coverage
North Coast Cannabis Industry Runs on Cash
North Bay Business Journal October 31, 2016 “North Coast cannabis industry runs on cash” Ryan Lowther, chair of Farella’s cannabis industry practice, comments on the persistent cash dilemma cannabis industry businesses face and how he has seen an increase...
May 18, 2016
Announcement
Ryan Lowther Named to Top 40 Under 40 by Daily Journal
SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2016: Farella Braun + Martel LLP is proud to announce partner Ryan Lowther’s selection to the Daily Journal ’s 2016 list of the “Top 40 Under 40” attorneys in California. Lowther is recognized for his...
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...
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...
June 2, 2014
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises First Solar on Sale of Macho Springs Solar Project
SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2014: Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented First Solar, Inc. on its sale of the 50 megawatt Macho Springs Solar Project to Southern Company subsidiary Southern Power and Turner Renewable Energy. The project is located...
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