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February 14, 2020 Media Coverage
Gov't Drops IP Theft Charges Against Ex-Jawbone Workers
Law360
Law360 reported that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California in San Jose moved to dismiss all trade-secret-theft charges against the remaining four defendants in what was originally a six-defendant case, including a dismissal of Farella’s...
January 1, 2020 Media Coverage
California Cases to Watch in 2020
Law360
Jessica Nall was quoted in the article "California Cases to Watch in 2020" in Law360 .  Jessica commented on two high-profile criminal cases against former technology executives pending in the Northern District of California, the Theranos and Levandowski cases...
October 25, 2019 Media Coverage
Novel Libor Sentence Shows Issues Foreign Defendants Face
Law360
Jessica Nall was quoted in the Law360 article "Novel Libor Sentence Shows Issues Foreign Defendants Face." In the article, Jessica said that while foreign defendants do face harsher realities than American defendants in the U.S., it's hard for one-off...
October 31, 2018 Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2019
SAN FRANCISCO (October 31, 2018): Farella Braun + Martel LLP continues to be ranked among the top litigation firms in California by Benchmark Litigation . In its 2019 edition, Farella is ranked “Highly Recommended” for litigation in California and...
July 18, 2018 Media Coverage
Former Fitbit Employees Plead Not Guilty to Trade Secret Possession
The Recorder July 18, 2018 "Former Fitbit Employees Plead Not Guilty to Trade Secret Possession" William Keane is mentioned for his representation of a Fitbit employee. The article says the five former employees of Fitbit and one current employee...
April 23, 2018 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Names New Litigation Practice Leaders
SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2018: Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces the appointment of new litigation practice area leadership. Partner Thomas B. Mayhew has been promoted to chair of the Complex Litigation Department, which includes the Business Litigation, Employment...
January 19, 2018 Media Coverage
Lawyers Who Advise EB-5 Visa Clients Face SEC Scrutiny
Daily Journal
In the article, Jessica Nall, chair of Farella Braun + Martel's White Collar Crime practice, said lawyers representing clients in the EB-5 visa program face tough hurdles when they face allegations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Ms...
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...
July 17, 2017 Announcement
Jessica Nall Named Among Law360’s Rising Stars
SAN FRANCISCO, July 17, 2017 – Farella Braun + Martel LLP congratulates partner Jessica Nall on her selection to Law360 ’s Rising Stars for 2017. The list honors attorneys under 40 nationwide whose legal accomplishments transcend their age. Law360...