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December 1, 2015 Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2016
Farella Braun + Martel LLP is recognized in the 2016 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “Recommended” firm for litigation in California.   The following Farella lawyers were recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2016:   Robert Holtzapple  William Keane Thomas...
November 19, 2014 Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2015
SAN FRANCISCO (November 19, 2014): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is recognized in the 2015 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “Recommended” firm for litigation in California.   The following Farella lawyers were recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2015:  ...
November 21, 2013 Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2014
SAN FRANCISCO (November 21, 2013): Farella Braun + Martel LLP is recognized in the 2014 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “Recommended” firm for litigation in California.   The following Farella lawyers were recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2014:  Robert...
July 24, 2013 Media Coverage
Compliance Concerns Stymie Companies Eyeing IPO Plunge
Daily Journal July 24, 2013 “Compliance concerns stymie companies eyeing IPO plunge” Farella’s William Keane raises the issue of the "compliance gap." The difference between what new public companies should be doing and the steps they’re actually taking.  ...
November 21, 2012 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2013
SAN FRANCISCO (November 21, 2012): Farella Braun + Martel LLP has been recognized in the 2013 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “Recommended” firm for litigation in California.   A publication of Euromoney/Legal Media Group, Benchmark Litigation is the only...
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...
June 19, 2012 Media Coverage
As With Bonds, Clemens Case Ends Badly for Government
USA Today June 19, 2012 "As With Bonds, Clemens Case Ends Badly for Government" Farella Braun + Martel's William Keane commented on the outcome of the government's case against Roger Clemens, who was accused of lying about his use of performance-enhancing...
November 21, 2011 Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2012
SAN FRANCISCO (November 21, 2011):   Benchmark Litigation 2012 ranks Farella Braun + Martel among the best litigation firms in California.  A publication of Euromoney/Legal Media Group, Benchmark Litigation is the only publication on the market to focus exclusively...
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...
May 27, 2011 Media Coverage
Lance Armstrong Strengthens Legal Team for Inquiry
The New York Times May 27, 2011 "Lance Armstrong Strengthens Legal Team for Inquiry" Farella Braun + Martel's William Keane commented on the recent addition to Lance Armstrong's legal team for the federal investigation he is under for crimes...
March 16, 2011 Media Coverage
Selecting Jury for Bonds Is Hard in Giants Country
The New York Times March 16, 2011 "Selecting Jury for Bonds Is Hard in Giants Country"  Farella Braun + Martel's William Keane commented on the defense lawyer's perspective in jury selection.
October 1, 2010 Accolades
Farella Braun + Martel Recommended in Benchmark Litigation 2011
SAN FRANCISCO ( October 1, 2010 ):   Benchmark Litigation 2011 has ranked Farella Braun + Martel among the best litigation firms in California.  Published by Legal Media Group Euromoney, Benchmark is the only publication on the market to...
August 27, 2010 Media Coverage
Mozilo case heats up ahead of October trial date
Reuters August 27, 2010 "Mozilo case heats up ahead of October trial date" Farella Braun + Martel's white collar crime partner, William Keane, was quoted on why defense lawyers advise taking the Fifth in criminal defense cases.
January 4, 2010 Media Coverage
Farella Represents Insider-Trading Defendant
AmLaw Daily December 17, 2009 " Foley, Farella Defending Latest Batch of Insider-Trading Defendants " White Collar Crime Partner William Keane mentioned for his work representing insider-trading defendants.

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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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Unplugged: The Renewable Energy Speaker Series - The IRA's Environmental Justice Incentive Programs

Join Farella Braun + Martel and the Environmental Law Institute for the relaunch Unplugged: The Renewable Energy Speaker Series with Farella’s John Ugai and guest speakers Miana Campbell with U.S. Department of Energy, Maria Castillo with...

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Farella Awards 2024 Diversity Scholarships to Bay Area Law Students

Farella Braun + Martel’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2024 Diversity Scholarship grants totaling $45,000 to Bay Area first-year law students Marcus Albino, Saamia Haqiq...

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New PFAS Listing Under Superfund Will Lead to Major Expansion of Liability

On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced its final rule designating perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as hazardous substances under Section 102(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation...

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EPA Designates PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances

Don Sobelman provided expert commentary in the  Chemical & Engineering News article "EPA Designates PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances." Excerpt from the article: Lawyers are warning anyone purchasing an industrial site where PFOA...

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20th Annual Western Boot Camp on Environmental Law

Linda Gilleran is teaching the Energy Law session at the Environmental Law Institute's 20th Annual Western Boot Camp on Environmental Law.

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California Regulation of Charitable Fundraising Platforms Part 2 - Reporting Due Diligence, Recordkeeping, and Disclosure Rules

Welcome to  EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource . This episode covers the provisions of California’s Charitable Fundraising Platforms law (Gov. Code, § 12599.9) relevant to all covered charitable fundraisers and fundraising...

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California’s Estrada Decision and Impact on Employers and PAGA Claims

Following Estrada v. Royalty Carpet Mills, Inc. , the California Supreme Court’s employee-friendly Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ruling earlier this year, employers must remain more diligent than ever to prevent and mitigate costly...

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AI and Privacy: What Every Company Needs to Do Today

Sushila Chanana and Benjamin Buchwalter will discuss "AI and Privacy: What Every Company Needs to Do Today' at the ACC 2024 Privacy Summit.  This session will introduce basics of AI governance, such as ownership...

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New PFAS Federal Drinking Water Standards Create Major Liability and Litigation Risk

The United States Environmental Protection Agency has released a final regulation setting individual drinking water maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for five per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These MCLs are incredibly stringent due to EPA’s stated concerns...

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