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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...
August 20, 2013 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Advises on Sale of Clos Pegase Winery
SAN FRANCISCO/ST. HELENA, August 20, 2013 : Farella Braun + Martel LLP represented Clos Pegase Winery, Inc., and sole shareholder Jan Shrem, in its sale to Vintage Wine Estates (VWE).   Clos Pegase is known for its iconic architecture...
July 26, 2013 Media Coverage
Feds Target Alcohol on Social Media
North Bay Business Journal July 26, 2013 "Feds Target Alcohol on Social Media: Rules on ‘microblogs,’ Facebook fan pages unclear" Farella's Richard Van Duzer comments on the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau's new guidelines for how wineries...
July 9, 2013 Media Coverage
Social Media Could Be Risky for Adult Beverage Industry
Daily Journal July 9, 2013 "Social Media Could Be Risky for Adult Beverage Industry" Richard Van Duzer  comments on the FTC’s study into the use of social media in the marketing of alcoholic beverages and its relation to underage...
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...
June 16, 2010 Media Coverage
Vineyard Owners Get Hints
Wines & Vines June 16, 2010 "Vineyard Owners Get Hints" Farella Braun + Martel's Wine Industry Group chair Katherine Philippakis, spoke on financial options for vineyards at the Napa Valley Grapegrowers "Vineyard Owners' Seminar" on June 15, 2010. 
May 28, 2010 Media Coverage
Wineries fight proposed federal shipping law
San Francisco Business Journal May 28, 2010 "Wineries fight proposed federal shipping law" Farella Braun + Martel wine industry group chair Katherine Philippakis was quoted on the potential  impact of the proposed federal shipping legislation, H.B. 5034, on California wineries. 
January 26, 2009 Media Coverage
Who's Who in Wine Law
North Bay Business Journal January 26, 2009 "Who's Who in Wine Law" Kate Ohlandt and Katherine Philippakis were featured in the North Bay Business Journal 's list of Who's Who in Wine Law.
October 1, 2008 Media Coverage
Tapping Money: New options for tight times
Wines & Vines October 2008 "Tapping Money: New options for tight times" Farella Braun + Martel's Matt Lewis and Katherine Philippakis were quoted in the cover story on alternatives in financing a wine business.  Click here to read article...
January 15, 2007 Media Coverage
Custom Crush Agreements Need Care
North Bay Business Journal January 15, 2007 ""Custom Crush Agreements Need Care" Farella Braun + Martel's Richard Van Duzer and Matt Lewis are quoted.  
June 12, 2006 Media Coverage
One 'Big' label battle
The Press Democrat June 10, 2006 “One 'Big' label battle - Wineries' dispute over "Big Ass" trademark highlights growing importance of eye-catching brands" Farella Braun + Martel's David Stoll is quoted on protecting your trade name in the wine industry.
March 22, 2006 Media Coverage
State defends its regulation of beer, wine
Seattle Times
The Seattle Times March 22, 2006 “State defends its regulation of beer, wine” Farella Braun + Martel’s Richard Van Duzer is quoted regarding a Washington state judge’s ruling having significant ramifications for other states regulatory systems.
December 6, 2005 Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Elevates Three To Partnership
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 6, 2005):  Farella Braun + Martel LLP announces today that three attorneys have been elevated to the partnership, effective January 1, 2006. The new partners are: Katherine Philippakis, Kevin Poloncarz, and Anthony P. Schoenberg. “As Farella Braun...
December 5, 2005 Media Coverage
Insurance the key to recovery from wine warehouse blaze
Napa Valley Register
Napa Valley Register December 5, 2005 “Insurance the key to recovery from wine warehouse blaze” Farella Braun + Martel’s Richard Van Duzer is quoted regarding the importance of insurance for wineries.
September 28, 2004 Media Coverage
Wine Lawyers Tackle IP Conflict
San Francisco Daily Journal
San Francisco Daily Journal September 28, 2004 "Wine Lawyers Tackle IP Conflict" Farella Braun + Martel’s David Stoll is featured.