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Evan Abrams

[Event] Nonprofit Property Tax Exemptions: Getting Started and Maintaining Compliance - January 24th, San Francisco, CA

The deadlines for California nonprofit organizations seeking to initially obtain or renew exemption from real estate or personal property taxes are quickly approaching. Please join us as we review the current state of the law… more

Charitable Organizations, Continuing Legal Education, Events, Leases, Nonprofits

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G. Kalei Akiona

Nationwide Injunction Halts Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement

A recent federal court decision eliminates the present need for any person or company to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its implementing regulations. This decision may be reversed upon appeal, but as of… more

Corporate Transparency Act, Department of Justice (DOJ), Enforcement, Financial Crimes, FinCEN

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Carly Alameda

Working With a Commercial Cannabis Tenant

The emergence of legalized marijuana for recreational adult use in California, beginning in some counties as early as January 2018, will require those involved in commercial real estate to continue to consider the pros and cons… more

Breach of Contract, Commercial Leases, Commercial Tenants, Controlled Substances Act, Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing

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Chandra Andrade

Return to Office Mandates: Best Practices and Minimizing Litigation Risks

The transition to in-person work after years of permitting and promoting remote work presents unique challenges for nonprofit organizations. While returning to the office (RTO) can enhance collaboration and workplace culture,… more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), California, Discrimination, Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities

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Quinn Arntsen

REFRESH Nonprofit Tenants and Lease Agreements Best Practices and Pitfalls to Avoid

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland and episode 112 of EO Radio Show is a "refresh" of episode 54, "Nonprofit Tenants and Lease Agreements: Best Practices and Pitfalls to Avoid." In this… more

Commercial Tenants, Exempt Organizations, Nonprofits

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Jaya Bajaj

[Hybrid Event] Employment Law Symposium - January 18th, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm PST

Please join us at our 2024 Employment Law Symposium. The afternoon program promises invaluable insights that will keep you and your talent team at the forefront of California employment law trends… more

California, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Employment Litigation, Hiring & Firing

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Sarah Peterman Bell

EPA Continues Reassessment of its 2024 Designation of PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances

The EPA is continuing to reevaluate whether to change its position regarding the Biden administration’s 2024 listing of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA… more

Appeals, Biden Administration, CERCLA, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hazardous Substances

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Jennifer Bentley

The Evolving Landscape of Wildfire Insurance in California and Takeaways for Policyholders

Wildfires in California are occurring with greater frequency, causing more destruction, and increasingly igniting in unexpected locations and at unforeseen times. Since the 1970s, the length of the wildfire season in western… more

California, Homeowners, Insurance Claims, Insurance Industry, Insurance Regulations

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Ashley Breakfield

Downtown San Francisco Adaptive Reuse Legislation Slated To Go Into Effect

As we alerted you on May 9, legislation to incentivize office and commercial building conversions to housing had begun working its way through the Board of Supervisors after approval by the San Francisco Planning Commission. The… more

Affordable Housing, New Legislation, Office Space, Redevelopment, San Francisco

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Amy Briggs

Insurance for Non-Insurance Attorneys: How do I know which liability policies respond to claims against my clients?

It depends on the nature of the claim against the insured and the type of coverage at issue. Liability insurance policies are broadly understood as either "occurrence" policies or "claims-made" policies, and each has a different… more

Commercial General Liability Policies, Insurance Claims, Insurance Industry, Insurance Litigation, Liability Insurance

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David Bruns

A Q&A With Exempt Organization Lawyer and EO Radio Show Host Cynthia Rowland

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Dave Bruns, director of client services at Farella Braun + Martel, and this is the podcast's 100th episode. To mark this milestone, I'm taking over as today's host… more

Charitable Organizations, Corporate Governance, Nonprofits, Tax Exempt Entities

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Benjamin Buchwalter

[Webinar] Speech, Safety, and the Law: When Politics Enter the Workplace - May 29th, 9:00 am - 10:00 am PT

Political conversations are common in the workplace. While employees value their free expression, several practical steps can serve a dual purpose of supporting employee well-being while minimizing risks. These risks include… more

Anti-Discrimination Policies, Anti-Harassment Policies, Continuing Legal Education, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Litigation

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Daniel Callaway

What Have We Learned From the First Six Months Under the New Federal Rule of Evidence 702?

As patent practitioners know, Daubert motions can be some of the most hotly contested and pivotal motions in the life of a patent case. These motions are used to exclude testimony from an opponent's expert witness, usually on… more

Daubert Standards, Expert Testimony, Expert Witness, Federal Rules of Evidence, Patent Litigation

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Cynthia Castillo

Litigation Trends In the Private Equity and Venture Capital Space

In this Upside episode, we explore fiduciary duty in the venture capital context. Can owners of a venture capital management company act in ways that explicitly disadvantage their business partners? Can they agree to waive any… more

Fiduciary Duty, Private Equity, Venture Capital

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Sushila Chanana

Copyright Law for Influencers and Brands: How Content Creators and Companies Hiring Them Can Navigate Copyright Law for a Successful Partnership

In recent years, the advent of the social media “influencer” has revolutionized advertising. Companies often partner with influencers to market their products, hoping to tap into the influencer’s devoted audience. Likewise,… more

Advertising, Brand, Contract Terms, Copyright, Copyright Infringement

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Morgan Churma

Continuing Use of CGL Policies to Cover Data Breach Losses

Our lives and the products and devices we use become more dependent on data by the day. As a result, cyberattacks and data breaches present everchanging risks to companies and individuals, and the importance of applicable… more

Business Losses, Commercial General Liability Policies, Cyber Insurance, Cybersecurity, Data Breach

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James Colopy

New Ninth Circuit Decision Precluding CERCLA Liability for Airborne Emissions

Yesterday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued in the long-running Pakootas v. Teck Cominco Metals, Ltd. litigation another important decision further defining the scope of liability under the federal Comprehensive… more

Air Pollution, Appeals, CERCLA, Clean-Up Costs, Contamination

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James Day

What Patent Bills Would Mean for Infringement Litigation

Two bills recently introduced in Congress could significantly affect the current patent litigation landscape. The bipartisan bills are titled the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023 and the Promoting and Respecting… more

America Invents Act, CLS Bank v Alice Corp, Inter Partes Review (IPR) Proceeding, Patent Infringement, Patent Invalidity

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Carolina de Armas

Fed Announces New Main Street Lending Program

Loans Will Provide Additional Support for Small and Mid-sized Businesses - On April 9, 2020, the Federal Reserve released the terms of its Main Street Lending Program, a $600 billion loan fund for U.S. companies. We’ve… more

CARES Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Federal Loans, Main Street Lending Programs, Midsize and Large Business Loans

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Doug Dexter

California Employers Face Various New Laws in January 2021

The California Legislature passed and Governor Newsom signed several new laws covering topics ranging from COVID-19 to leaves of absence to data reporting. Most of these laws take effect January 1, so now is a good time for… more

ABC Test, Arbitration, Board of Directors, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA)

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Brian Donnelly

Federal and California Taxpayer Relief: Reprieve From Wet Winter Weather

2023 started California off with weather that escapes recent memory. Rain, snow, and surf seemed unrelenting for the first two weeks of January. While this spell of winter storms has brought snow to our slopes and refilled the… more

California, Federal Taxes, FEMA, Filing Deadlines, Income Taxes

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Elizabeth Dorsi

Regulatory and Litigation Risks From California’s New Recycling Laws

California is a leader on plastics reduction, passing legislation regulating recyclability and sustainability claims, promoting the use of recycled materials, and preventing plastics pollution. In particular, two new laws… more

California, Consumer Product Companies, Manufacturer Liability, New Legislation, Plastics

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Shanti Eagle

California's New Insurance Fix Faces Multi-Billion-Dollar Wildfire Test

The Southern California wildfire crisis struck just when the Department of Insurance’s “Sustainable Insurance Strategy” was set to go into effect. Only days prior to the fires breaking out, the DOI announced the final step in… more

California, Insurance Claims, Insurance Industry, Insurance Regulations, Property Insurance

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Cami Fergus

The OBBBA - What Has (and Hasn’t) Changed for Individual Income, Estate, and Gift Taxes

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act ("OBBBA”) was signed into law last week, continuing the applicability of many individual federal income, estate, and gift tax provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), and in some… more

Capital Gains, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Federal Funding, Gift Tax

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Jeffrey Fisher

No Three-Year Bar on Copyright Damages (For Now): SCOTUS Issues Opinion in Warner Chappell Music, Inc. et al. v. Sherman Nealy et al.

In a 6-3 majority decision in Warner Chappell Music, Inc. et al. v. Sherman Nealy et al., the Supreme Court held that the Copyright Act entitles a copyright owner to recover damages for any timely claim and that no separate… more

Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Litigation, Damages, Discovery Rule

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William Friedrich

Maximizing Homeowner Insurance Coverage Benefits After a Fire

Before worrying about an insurance claim, first ensure that you and your family, including pets and extended family, have their immediate needs met. When you are ready to begin the recovery process, we have outlined three steps… more

Fire Damage, Homeowner's Insurance

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Lauren Galbraith

The OBBBA - What Has (and Hasn’t) Changed for Individual Income, Estate, and Gift Taxes

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act ("OBBBA”) was signed into law last week, continuing the applicability of many individual federal income, estate, and gift tax provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), and in some… more

Capital Gains, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Federal Funding, Gift Tax

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Nate Garhart

Real Case, Altered Quote: Yet Another AI Trap for Lawyers

Most of the headlines about AI misuse in legal filings involve non-existent cases hallucinated by AI systems used in brief writing without cite checking. Attorneys relying on generative AI systems have been sanctioned after… more

Artificial Intelligence, Law Practice Management, Legal Ethics, Legal Technology, Litigation Strategies

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Tyler Gerking

Fire Preparedness for Vineyards and Wineries

Winter, spring, summer, fire season, and fall – as Californians, we have all become accustomed to a fifth season – fire season. Even worse, fire season was once confined to just a few months, but now is a threat for most of the… more

Agricultural Sector, Crop Insurance, Crops, Fire Insurance, Insurance Agents

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Jacqueline Gerson

[Webinar] Speech, Safety, and the Law: When Politics Enter the Workplace - May 29th, 9:00 am - 10:00 am PT

Political conversations are common in the workplace. While employees value their free expression, several practical steps can serve a dual purpose of supporting employee well-being while minimizing risks. These risks include… more

Anti-Discrimination Policies, Anti-Harassment Policies, Continuing Legal Education, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Litigation

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Cameron Gibbs

What’s Ahead as Corporate Transparency Act Comes to a Crossroads

The recent whiplash regarding the validity of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)—it was enjoined just to particular parties, then enjoined nationwide, then un-enjoined, then enjoined again, while other courts let it… more

Administrative Procedure Act, Anti-Money Laundering, Appeals, Beneficial Owner, Compliance

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Michael Ginsburg

Engineering, Procurement and Construction Agreements for Utility-Scale Battery Projects

The negotiation of an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreement for a battery energy storage systems (BESS) project typically surfaces many of the same contractual risk allocation issues that one encounters in… more

Batteries, Construction Contracts, Construction Industry, Construction Project, Contract Negotiations

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Drew N. Goodwin

What to Know About Taking a Data Center Company Public Through a SPAC

A recent IPO by InterPrivate IV Infratech Partners, a digital infrastructure-focused special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, raised $250 million. Its impressive fundraising and management team, led by former CyrusOne CTO… more

Due Diligence, Financial Sponsors, Initial Public Offering (IPO), Publicly-Traded Companies, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

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John Green

There May Be Coverage for the Defense and Settlement of FTC Claims

A number of companies have been sued by the FTC in recent years, alleging, for example, that the company made claims regarding the product or service without adequate substantiation. Many of these companies are small private… more

Board of Directors, Corporate Executives, Defense Strategies, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Indemnification

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Jeffrey Hamilton

A Brief Guide to Wine Tariffs

While much has been written about how the tariffs introduced in the White House’s April 2, 2025 Executive Order will reshape the U.S. wine industry, if and when they fully go into effect, very little has been written about how… more

Constitutional Challenges, Customs and Border Protection, Executive Orders, Imports, International Trade

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Gabi Hasson

Executive Order Targets Renewable Energy Incentives, Adds Compliance Risk for Developers

The Trump administration issued an executive order on July 7, 2025, titled Ending Market‑Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign‑Controlled Energy Sources, aimed at accelerating implementation of the recently enacted One… more

Compliance, Department of the Interior, Energy Policy, Energy Sector, Enforcement Actions

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Joseph Hilliard

Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in South Dakota and North Dakota

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. EO Radio Show episode 115 is the 19th in a series of quick tip episodes focusing on the details of state registration of nonprofit corporations. In this episode, Cynthia… more

Corporate Governance, Exempt Organizations, Filing Requirements, Incorporation, Nonprofits

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Robert Hines

[Webinar] Cannabis Farms in the Neighborhood: Water, Contaminants and Other Proximate Matters - November 9th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

As the cannabis industry grows and farms and farming operations expand, concerns around water use, wastewater discharge, land use and related nuisance issues, among others, rise as well. Our panel of industry experts and farmers… more

Agricultural Land, Agricultural Sector, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Contamination, Continuing Legal Education

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David Hofmayer

What Retailers Need to Know About California’s Price-Gouging Laws

Pandemic-related price spikes in consumer goods have attracted the attention of both government enforcers and private plaintiff. In California, Attorney General Xavier Becerra has issued two admonitions against price gouging –… more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Goods or Services, Penal Code, Price Gouging, Putative Class Actions

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Timothy Horgan-Kobelski

What Have We Learned From the First Six Months Under the New Federal Rule of Evidence 702?

As patent practitioners know, Daubert motions can be some of the most hotly contested and pivotal motions in the life of a patent case. These motions are used to exclude testimony from an opponent's expert witness, usually on… more

Daubert Standards, Expert Testimony, Expert Witness, Federal Rules of Evidence, Patent Litigation

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Victoria Constance Huang

No Three-Year Bar on Copyright Damages (For Now): SCOTUS Issues Opinion in Warner Chappell Music, Inc. et al. v. Sherman Nealy et al.

In a 6-3 majority decision in Warner Chappell Music, Inc. et al. v. Sherman Nealy et al., the Supreme Court held that the Copyright Act entitles a copyright owner to recover damages for any timely claim and that no separate… more

Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Litigation, Damages, Discovery Rule

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Vanessa Ing

California Proposes New AI & Automated Decision-Making Technology Regulations

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) released its draft regulatory framework for automated decision-making technology (ADMT) on November 27. These regulations are a preview of what new requirements may look like for… more

Artificial Intelligence, California, California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA), Decision-Making Process, Innovative Technology

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Kevin Jones

Which Party Loses Out When Settlement Funds Are Wired to a “Spoofer” and Not Plaintiff?

Answer: the “party in the best position to prevent the fraud.” In the digital age, where cyber-attacks are becoming more sophisticated, all legal professionals should take heed of the recent decision in Thomas v. Corbyn… more

Breach of Contract, California, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Dispute Resolution

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Michelle Kao

Enforcement of CPRA Regulations Delayed

Shortly before the California Privacy Right Act (CPRA) modifications to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) were set to become enforceable on July 1, 2023, a Sacramento Superior Court judge issued a ruling on June 30,… more

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Cybersecurity, Data Collection, Data Privacy

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Gary Kaplan

[Hybrid Event] Uncorking the Facts: Navigating the Bankruptcy Process - August 27th, St. Helena, CA

Join us for an indispensable discussion on recognizing early signs of financial distress, effectively managing risks, and navigating the complex legal landscape of bankruptcy. Gain valuable insights into negotiating debt… more

Commercial Bankruptcy, Debt Restructuring, Events, Financial Distress, Risk Management

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Said Kordestani

Federal and California Taxpayer Relief: Reprieve From Wet Winter Weather

2023 started California off with weather that escapes recent memory. Rain, snow, and surf seemed unrelenting for the first two weeks of January. While this spell of winter storms has brought snow to our slopes and refilled the… more

California, Federal Taxes, FEMA, Filing Deadlines, Income Taxes

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Hilary Krase

Reporting Dispute Claims Within Closely Held Wineries

Many wineries operate as closely held companies, meaning they’re owned by an individual or small group of shareholders, who are often members of the same family. Disputes regarding ownership interests can arise, particularly… more

Corporate Officers, D&O Insurance, Directors, Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI), Fiduciary Duty

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Jeremy Lawrence

Texas Case Shows Why Juries Are Well-Suited To COVID Suits

A pending case in Texas illustrates why COVID-19 business interruption claims need to be decided by juries in light of case-specific facts, not by judges using a one-size-fits-all approach. Originally published in Law360 -… more

Appeals, Appellate Courts, Business Interruption, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Damages

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Rachel Lenihan

Add Value to Your Winery by Monetizing Land Use Entitlements

With today’s emphasis on increasing the bottom line of winery businesses, winery owners often overlook a simple strategy for increasing their revenue and the value of their investment: the land use entitlements process. Wineries… more

Economic Downturn, Entitlements, Investment, Land-Use Permits, Marketing

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Greg LeSaint

The Terminator: The QPRT as a Wealth Transfer Strategy and CTA Updates

Welcome to The Verdict: Estate Planning Through Film. Today, Hons Yung is joined by Farella Partner Greg LeSaint and Farella Senior Paralegal Joe Hilliard to discuss the movie The Terminator. Like the Terminator traveling back… more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Estate Planning, FinCEN, Qualified Personal Residence Trust

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Su Li, Ph.D.

Injunctive Relief Is Not Yet a Viable Remedy for Copyright Infringement Claims Involving GenAI

Since a February 11, 2025 decision by Judge Stephanos Bibas finding in favor of Plaintiff Thomson Reuters on copyright infringement during the model training process in Thomson Reuters Enterprise Centre GmbH et al. v. ROSS… more

Artificial Intelligence, Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Litigation, Innovative Technology

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Winston Liaw

Supreme Court Allows Recovery of Foreign Lost Profits For Shipping Components of a Patented Invention Overseas

On June 22, 2018, the Supreme Court issued a decision in WesternGeco LLC v. Ion Geophyiscal Corp. addressing whether foreign lost profits can be recovered for infringement under 35 U.S.C. § 271(f)(2) of the Patent Act… more

35 U.S.C. § 271(f)(2), 35 U.S.C. § 284, Appeals, Damages, Domestic Injury

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Alexis Loeb

DOJ Antitrust Division and U.S. Postal Service Partner on New Antitrust Whistleblower Program

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division is offering financial incentives to individuals (not companies) who report antitrust violations connected to the United States Postal Service… more

Antitrust Division, Antitrust Violations, Criminal Prosecution, Department of Justice (DOJ), Enforcement Actions

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Patrick Loi

BIPA Liability: Existing CGL Coverage May Provide a Lifeline for Policyholders

Developments in the law have increased the potential liability that companies could face under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), but fortunately for policyholders, Illinois case law has also solidified… more

Biometric Information, Biometric Information Privacy Act, Commercial General Liability Policies, IL Supreme Court, Insurance Industry

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Ryan Lowther

5 Key Highlights of the CDFA’s Proposed Cannabis Appellations Program

The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) recently released the first iteration of its Cannabis Appellations Program (CAP), which sets forth proposed regulations for licensed cultivators to establish appellations of… more

Administrative Review Board, Agricultural Sector, California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), Cannabis Products, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs)

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Eugene Mar

Is Fair Use Threatening to Swallow Computer Copyright Protection?

This case tested the contours of the landmark Google v. Oracle computer software code fair use decision. Astronics, a military aerospace contractor, was accused of copying code from Teradyne, a competitor, in order to ensure… more

Appeals, Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Litigation, Fair Use

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Hillary Marks

What California’s Pay Transparency Law May Mean for You

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new pay transparency act that will require significant changes in how employers draft job postings and how they report pay data to the state. Given the scope of the changes, many… more

California, Disclosure Requirements, Employer Liability Issues, Human Resources Professionals, Job Applicants

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Kelly Matayoshi

The FASTER Act: What Companies Need to Know about the New Food Allergy Law

While the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act (FASTER Act) only makes a minor change to add sesame as a major food allergen, it signals the government’s intent to closely examine food allergen… more

Civil Liability, Enforcement Actions, Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), Food Allergies, Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Kyle McLorg

7 Tips to Help Financial Advisor Firms Protect Their Customer Lists

Customer relationships are a key asset for companies in the financial advising and wealth management industry. In California, however, the law is making it increasingly difficult to stop departing employees from soliciting… more

Broker-Dealer, Confidentiality Agreements, Customer Information, Customer Lists, Financial Adviser

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Jaya Bajaj Narang

Addressing Persistent Pay Gaps Through Pay Transparency Legislation

As of 2024, women in the United States still earn only 84 cents for every dollar earned by men, with pay disparities affecting over 90% of occupations, including those predominantly held by women. These gaps are even more… more

California, Compliance, Department of Labor (DOL), Employees, Employment Discrimination

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Erik Olson

One Pending Supreme Court Case Could Change the Internet as We Know It: Gonzalez v. Google and Tech Platforms’ Liability

The Supreme Court granted certiorari in Gonzalez v. Google, a high-stakes case appealed from the Ninth Circuit about the scope of protection Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act affords technology companies against… more

Certiorari, Communications Decency Act, Google, Internet, Internet Speech

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MaryJo Lopez-Oneal

FAQs: Wine Industry Intellectual Property Protection

For wineries, managing intellectual property (IP) is crucial to maintaining brand identity and protecting creative investments. While general IP principles apply across many sectors, wineries face unique challenges and… more

Confidentiality Agreements, Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Employee Training, Enforcement

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Thomas Pardini

Growing Momentum for AI’s Fair Use Defense: Lessons from Two Recent Summary Judgment Rulings

Within the same week, two judges in the Northern District of California issued groundbreaking summary judgment rulings regarding whether an artificial intelligence company’s scraping and ingestion of copyrighted works to train… more

Artificial Intelligence, Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Litigation, Corporate Counsel

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Philip Peters

New Laws Bring California into Alignment with U.S.

Starting in 2012, a variety of new laws passed that directly affect California businesses. There were new filing requirements for exempt securities offerings involving real estate, changes to the rights of dissenting… more

Compliance, JOBS Act, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Offerings, Securities

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Katherine Philippakis

Uncorked With Farella: Art of the Real Estate Deal With Bart Araujo

Katherine Philippakis' guest on this episode of Uncorked With Farella shares his experience building luxury brands. Bart Araujo owned one of Napa's greatest wineries and is a master of the art of the real estate deal. They… more

Beverage Manufacturers, Brand, Breweries, Luxury Goods, Wine & Alcohol

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Taylor Porter

Mamma Mia!: Common Estate Planning Issues for Blended Families

Welcome to The Verdict: Estate Planning Through Film. I'm Hons Yung, and today I’m joined by Farella Senior Associate Taylor Porter to discuss the movie Mamma Mia! With ABBA's blend of pop, rock, and disco setting the tone,… more

Beneficiaries, Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Members, Inheritance

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Raven Quesenberry

Is the Copyright Threat to Generative AI Overhyped? Implications of Kadrey v. Meta

In November 2023, Meta successfully had nearly all of the claims against it dismissed in the Kadrey v. Meta Platforms, Inc. suit, a victory with potential implications for other technology companies with generative AI tools… more

Artificial Intelligence, Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Litigation, DMCA

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Alex Reese

Growing Momentum for AI’s Fair Use Defense: Lessons from Two Recent Summary Judgment Rulings

Within the same week, two judges in the Northern District of California issued groundbreaking summary judgment rulings regarding whether an artificial intelligence company’s scraping and ingestion of copyrighted works to train… more

Artificial Intelligence, Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Litigation, Corporate Counsel

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Janice Reicher

A Primer for Corporate Directors: Maximizing Internal Investigation Effectiveness and Efficiency

In corporate America and across the globe, allegations of wrongdoing within companies are increasingly common, and the high cost of internal investigations continues apace. In 2021, in an anonymous survey of more than 1,330… more

Anti-Corruption, Audits, CEOs, CFOs, Corporate Misconduct

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Christopher Rendall-Jackson

Legislation Banning “Forever Chemicals” in Food Packaging in California by 2028 Will Likely Become Law

The California Senate recently passed a bill, SB 682, that would essentially eliminate the use of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” in food packaging within the state, as of January 1,… more

California, Compliance, Department of Toxic Substances Control, Manufacturers, New Legislation

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Cynthia Rowland

Nonprofit Basics: Grant Agreements—Matching Grants, IP, Recoverable Grants & More

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. In episode 131, Cynthia Rowland talked about her general form grant agreement provisions and best practices for basic grant agreements that she recommends for grants from… more

Best Practices, Contract Terms, Exempt Organizations, Grants, Indemnification

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Brent Saldaña

[Webinar] Nonprofit Real Estate: Perspectives on Shedding Space - March 17th, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm PT

With the new normal of work-from-home employees and hybrid work options, many nonprofit executives are querying what to consider when deciding whether and how to shed space. Join our live webinar conversation about: - Common… more

Commercial Leases, Commercial Property Owners, Commercial Real Estate Contracts, Continuing Legal Education, Contract Negotiations

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Anthony Schoenberg

[Webinar] Eviction Moratoriums and Commercial Leasing: Current Issues - June 15th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

The pandemic has had wide ranging impacts on commercial leasing. In this installment of our speaker series, we will discuss current issues in commercial leasing such as the eviction moratoriums, building management, and office… more

Commercial Leases, Commercial Tenants, Continuing Legal Education, Contract Negotiations, Coronavirus/COVID-19

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Gregory Shean

What to Do When Commercial Leases End Up in Bankruptcy

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing many businesses to close, leaving landlords in the lurch. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to shake up the nation’s economy. Long-standing companies such as JC Penney, J. Crew, Neiman Marcus,… more

Automatic Stay, Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Court, Breach of Contract, Commercial Bankruptcy

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Raymond Sheen

[Webinar] Business Interruption Coverage for the Coronavirus - March 31st, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has disrupted the economy and caused significant losses for businesses large and small. Commercial property insurance policies typically include business interruption coverage. It is critical that… more

Business Closures, Business Disruption, Business Interruption, Business Losses, Commercial Property Owners

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Hayleigh Shobar

EPA Seeks a Fourth Abeyance to Reassess Its 2024 Designation of PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances

EPA has been granted a fourth abeyance of pending litigation related to the Biden administration’s designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA… more

Appeals, Biden Administration, CERCLA, Environmental Litigation, Environmental Policies

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Linda Sobczynski Gilleran

Executive Order Targets Renewable Energy Incentives, Adds Compliance Risk for Developers

The Trump administration issued an executive order on July 7, 2025, titled Ending Market‑Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign‑Controlled Energy Sources, aimed at accelerating implementation of the recently enacted One… more

Compliance, Department of the Interior, Energy Policy, Energy Sector, Enforcement Actions

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Donald Sobelman

Legislation Banning “Forever Chemicals” in Food Packaging in California by 2028 Will Likely Become Law

The California Senate recently passed a bill, SB 682, that would essentially eliminate the use of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” in food packaging within the state, as of January 1,… more

California, Compliance, Department of Toxic Substances Control, Manufacturers, New Legislation

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Rebecca Stephens

Employers Must Be Vigilant to Protect Against Security Risks from Fraudulent Hires

The FBI is warning employers about increasing security risks from fraudulent job applications, resulting in hackers infiltrating companies and gaining access to sensitive data. To protect against these risks, employers should be… more

Background Checks, Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Data Security, Employees

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David Stoll

[Event] Unlocking Clean Hydrogen: What Should Treasury’s Guidance Be for Hydrogen Production Tax Credit Eligibility? - October 17th, San Francisco, CA

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed just over a year ago, contains a clean hydrogen production tax credit of up to $3/kg. However, guidance from the Treasury as to what qualifies for the clean hydrogen tax credit remains… more

Carbon Emissions, Clean Energy, Electricity, Eligibility, Energy Sector

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Bridget Sullivan

A Year in Review: SB 9 Slow to Gain Traction

A year since the approval of Senate Bill 9 (SB 9), it appears few Californians have taken advantage of the new legislation that aims to streamline small-scale housing development. The bill allows for the development of either… more

Homeowners, Housing Developers, Real Estate Development, Residential Property Owners, Zoning Laws

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Holly Sutton

[Webinar] New Federal Priorities at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - April 16th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT

The new federal administration has brought about significant changes to the EEOC’s regulatory guidance and enforcement priorities, some of which may conflict with existing state law in California and other jurisdictions. Join us… more

Best Practices, California, Conflicts of Laws, EEO, Employment Discrimination

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Jamie Talt

[Webinar] Pouring Over the Law: 2025 Employment Law Updates - April 29th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Staying up to date with the latest employment laws, amendments, and new statutes is crucial to ensure compliance and avoid costly legal pitfalls. Join us for a discussion on key changes to the employment landscape that demand… more

Amended Legislation, Anti-Discrimination Policies, Crime Victims, Employee Handbooks, Employer Liability Issues

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Julie Treppa

The IRS Is Targeting Partnership Transactions: Is Your Representative Ready?

Earlier this week, Treasury and the IRS issued guidance to halt the use of partnership rules in the Internal Revenue Code to engage in abusive basis-shifting transactions whereby tax basis is stripped from certain assets and… more

Audits, Deferred Compensation, Internal Revenue Code (IRC), IRS, Limited Liability Company (LLC)

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John Ugai

Risks Remain For Housing Developers After Recent CEQA Reforms

On June 30, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law significant reforms to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), seeking to promote housing projects in a state that desperately needs them. Much of the… more

California, CEQA, Environmental Litigation, Environmental Review, Housing Developers

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Richard Van Duzer

Uncorked With Farella: An Inspiring Multi-Generational Story With Olav Goelet

Richard Van Duzer's guest on this episode of Uncorked With Farella shares the inspiring story of a renowned multi-generational Stags Leap District winery – how and where it started, what changes it’s made over the years, and… more

Breweries, Distilleries, Liquor, Wine & Alcohol, Wineries

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Anthony Vecino

Prop. 19 Passed, Here Is What You Need to Know

Proposition 19, which passed last month, has important consequences for all real property owners in California. It is important to act quickly before Proposition 19's effective date of February 16, 2021. Proposition 19 has… more

Fair Market Value, Property Owners, Property Tax, Property Valuation, Real Estate Transfers

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Erica Villanueva

What You Need To Know About Representation and Warranty Insurance

In this Upside episode, Farella's Greg LeSaint and Erica Villanueva discuss how incorporating representation and warranty insurance into your acquisition from the buy-side or sell-side can have tremendous benefits in dealing… more

Acquisitions, Buyers, Mergers, Representations and Warranties, Representations and Warranties Insurance

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Mark Weaver

Prop. 19 Passed, Here Is What You Need to Know

Proposition 19, which passed last month, has important consequences for all real property owners in California. It is important to act quickly before Proposition 19's effective date of February 16, 2021. Proposition 19 has… more

Fair Market Value, Property Owners, Property Tax, Property Valuation, Real Estate Transfers

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Ryan Wessels

Supreme Court Confirms That No Different Standard Applies to So-Called "Reverse Discrimination" Cases

It is now well-established that “majority groups” are protected from discrimination under Title VII and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act. These so-called “reverse discrimination” lawsuits are often brought by… more

Appeals, California, Employment Discrimination, Employment Litigation, FEHA

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Christopher Wheeler

DOJ Antitrust Division and U.S. Postal Service Partner on New Antitrust Whistleblower Program

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division is offering financial incentives to individuals (not companies) who report antitrust violations connected to the United States Postal Service… more

Antitrust Division, Antitrust Violations, Criminal Prosecution, Department of Justice (DOJ), Enforcement Actions

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Karen Yuen

CARES Act Money for Wineries?

Beginning tomorrow morning, April 3rd, the Small Business Administration will begin accepting applications for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans under the new CARES Act. Amid the flurry of news, small winery owners may not… more

Business Losses, CARES Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Debt, Lenders

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Hons Yung

Love Actually: Planning Considerations for Marriage, Divorce, Cohabitation, the Death of a Spouse, and More

Welcome to The Verdict: Estate Planning Through Film. Today, Farella podcast host Hons Yung is joined by Gigi Orta, a managing director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, to discuss the movie Love Actually. Gigi and Hons unabashedly… more

Cohabitation, Divorce, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Inheritance

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