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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is celebrating Women’s History Month by highlighting the numerous and remarkable accomplishments of women in all fields. To celebrate the many successes of women in the world of wine, the USPTO is offering a free event on March 24, 2021, that will showcase the stories of women working at […]
DP&F’s Richard Mendelson will be the moderator for a star-studded panel of Napa business executives in a free Zoom webinar on Doing Business in the Time of COVID. Giving the perspective of the wine industry will be Jean-Charles Boisset, owner of Raymond Cellars and JCB Collection, and Emma Swain, CEO of St. Supery Estate Vineyards […]
DPF’s Richard Mendelson and Scott Gerien presented at the International Wine Law Association‘s annual conference held in Napa this past week. During the two day conference, wine law experts from around the world addressed key issues that impact the wine industry, including climate change, regulatory enforcement, international trade barriers, and mergers and acquisitions (click here for […]
The International Wine Law Association will be convening its annual Congress at Napa’s CIA at Copia on October 1-2. The two day conference will feature experts discussing legal issues concerning climate change and the wine industry as well as regulatory enforcement, international trade barriers and joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions. Speakers include professors from […]
Peter Kiel, an expert in California water law, has joined the Napa and Santa Rosa offices of Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty as a Partner. Peter comes from a boutique water and energy firm in Sacramento where he worked on the full array of legal issues related to surface water and groundwater, including water rights, the […]
On October 1-3, the International Wine Law Association will be having its annual meeting in Napa at CIA at Copia. The two-day conference will cover legal issues related to climate change, the international wine trade, geographical indications and other legal areas relevant to the wine industry. Anyone is invited to attend, and attorneys will have […]
With the fires in Sonoma and Napa Counties still burning, we want to extend our best wishes to all our neighbors going through this difficult time. We hope this message finds you, your families, and your coworkers safe. Our Napa office will partially reopen on Tuesday, October 10. Our Santa Rosa office will remain closed […]
Dickenson Peatman & Fogarty (“DP&F”) announces the official launch of its Cannabis practice group. This group offers a specialized, full-service approach to serving the business needs of clients navigating California’s increasingly complex cannabis industry. DP&F has a 50-year history of representing businesses in regulated industries, including the alcohol beverage industry. For the past few years, […]
Thursday and Friday, November 5th & 6th Paso Robles, California Three DP&F attorneys will be speaking at the annual CEB Wine Law Forum,™ taking place on November 5th and 6th in Paso Robles, California. The Forum, sponsored by the International Wine Law Association and moderated by DPF’s Richard Mendelson, will address Water Regulation, the AVA System, and Employment Law. Mr. […]
Last week, the Napa County Board of Supervisors appointed members to the recently-formed Agricultural Protection Advisory Committee (“APAC”). APAC is an advisory body of the Napa County Planning Commission, and it was formed in order to evaluate and make policy recommendations on Napa County’s Winery Definition Ordinance and other regulations governing winery development within Napa […]
The Sonoma County Economic Development Board will be hosting its 2015 Sonoma County Beer, Cider & Spirits Conference this Friday February 27, 2015 at the Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel & Spa in Santa Rosa, CA. The event will feature a panel discussion on regulatory issues facing alcohol beverage producers, and DP&F Senior Counsel Bahaneh Hobel […]
James W. Terry Director at Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty and chair of the firm’s business practice group, will serve as as program co-chair at the annual “Best Practices in Winery Operations” conference hosted by The Seminar Group, to be held on March 19 and 20, 2015 at The River Terrace Inn in Napa, California. The conference touches on many […]
On April 28, 2014, DP&F’s Richard Mendelson conducted an interview of Margrit Mondavi at the North Bay Business Journal’s annual Impact Napa conference. NBBJ has made the video of that interview available online. This interview provides a rich personal history of Napa Valley from one of its most celebrated citizens. Mrs. Mondavi is the Vice President […]
With Sunday’s earthquake still fresh on people’s mind, members of the wine growing community gathered at Napa’s Meritage Resort & Spa for the North Bay Business Journal’s annual “Impact: Napa” conference. DP&F’s Richard Mendelson served as the moderator and DP&F was one of the two underwriters for the conference. Napa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Marc […]
DP&F attorneys Scott Gerien, Jim Terry, and John Trinidad will be panelists at the Wine and Spirits Law Academy. The conference, co-sponsored by UC-Davis and the Wine & Law Program from the Université de Reims (Champagne, France), brings together an international group of practitioners and academics to discuss some of the key legal and regulatory issues facing the wine and spirits industries. Of […]
Friday, June 27, 2014 Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty’s Of Counsel Richard Mendelson and Senior Alcohol Beverage Attorney Bahaneh Hobel will be presenting a wine law refresher course to members of the Napa Valley Vintners. This presentation will include an overview of federal, state and local licensing issues including sponsorships, private and charity events, contests and sweepstakes and third party […]
Dickenson Peatman & Fogarty attorneys will be presenting “Exporting Wine to China” to the Sonoma County Vintners on Wednesday, April 8th from 9:30am – 11:00am. The seminar will be held at the SCV offices: 3637 Westwind Blvd., Santa Rosa. “This is a timely seminar as our members will be heading to China on an export […]
Dickenson Peatman & Fogarty attorneys will be featured speakers during the upcoming “8th Annual Best Practices in Winery Operations: Risks and Rewards” to be held on March 27 & 28, 2014 in Napa. The seminar (which offers California CLE Credits) will cover the following: Legal and Regulatory Update County Audits and Compliance with Land Use […]
Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty attorney W. Scott Thomas arranged a special tour of the Napa Valley for about 40 University of California, Hastings College of the Law LL.M. degree candidates from around the globe. The tour included an amazing tasting experience at Schramsburg Vineyards -America’s House of Sparkling Wine, and a catered lunch and tasting […]
Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty is hosting a party on Wednesday, January 29th from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at The Citizen Hotel’s Scandal Lounge, 926 J Street, in Sacramento. We invite all of our Lex Vini readers to join us if you happen to be in Sacramento for the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium. Also stop by […]