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  • John Trinidad Article Cited in U.S. Treasury Report

    An article written by DP&F partner John Trinidad, “Why Wine Producers Hate Franchise Laws,” for Wines & Vines has been cited by the U.S. Treasury in a report released in February 2022 on the topic of competition in the beverage alcohol industry. The report, titled, “Competition in the Markets for Beer, Wine, and Spirits,” was […]

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  • “Trademark Issues Are Bubbling Up Around Hard Seltzer” by Joy Durand Published by North Bay Business Journal

    DP&F Trademark Attorney Joy Durand’s article, “Trademark Issues Are Bubbling Up Around Hard Seltzer,” was published by the North Bay Business Journal in their 2021 Legal and Accounting Guide. From the article: “Meteoric,” “phenomenal,” and “massive” are frequently used to describe the growth of the hard seltzer category across the U.S. alcoholic beverage industry. Sales […]

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  • Richard Mendelson and John Trinidad Co-Author Chapter for “La vigne, le vin et le droit/Du local au global: Mélanges en l’honneur de Robert Tinlot”

    DP&F Of Counsel Richard Mendelson and Partner John Trinidad have co-authored “Recent Challenges to the U.S. Wine Appellation System,” for La vigne, le vin et le droit/Du local au global: Mélanges en l’honneur de Robert Tinlot, a text book published this summer by Mare & Martin, Paris. Compiled in homage to the revered former Director […]

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  • Christopher J. Passarelli Appointed Vice Chair of California Lawyers Association Business Law Section

    DP&F is proud to announce that Partner Christopher J. Passarelli has been appointed Vice Chair of Member Services of the Business Law Section (BLS) of the California Lawyers Association (CLA) for the 2022 term. The California Lawyers Association is a nonprofit, voluntary professional legal organization, comprising over 60,000 licensed attorneys throughout California. Its 17 Sections […]

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  • DP&F Announces Launch of Alcohol Beverage Compliance Group

    Dickenson Peatman & Fogarty (DP&F) is pleased to announce the addition of a dedicated alcohol beverage compliance group to its existing Alcohol Beverage Law practice, offering full service alcohol beverage law and compliance services to its clients. The new Alcohol Beverage Law & Compliance Group provides complete alcohol beverage law and compliance services, including federal […]

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  • Bahaneh Talks about the Changing Legal Landscape for the Industry in 2020

    Bahaneh Hobel recently spoke on the Legal Landscape of Wine for 2020 at WinExpo.  She covered areas that will be of major concern for wineries in 2020, including TTB trade practice investigations, excise tax and labeling changes and responsible beverage service regulations.  To read an article about her discussion of the ongoing TTB trade practice […]

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  • Jennifer Douglas Selected as Legal Aid of Sonoma County Board Member

    Jennifer Douglas, Partner in DP&F’s Employment practice group, has been selected to serve on the Board of Directors for Legal Aid of Sonoma County, a non-profit organization that has been providing  legal services to Sonoma County’s indigent population since 1958.  Legal Aid of Sonoma County has four primary programs, offered in both English and Spanish, […]

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  • DP&F Announces Official Launch of Cannabis Practice Group

    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, […]

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  • Erin Carlstrom Joins DP&F’s New Cannabis Practice

    Erin Carlstrom has joined DP&F’s new Cannabis practice in Santa Rosa. Erin obtained her undergraduate degree from Yale and her JD from Pepperdine University School of Law.  In 2012 Erin was elected and served as a councilwoman for the City of Santa Rosa where she served on the City’s medical cannabis policy subcommittee until 2016.  […]

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  • DP&F Announces Managing Partners

    By unanimous vote of DP&F’s partnership, Carol Kingery Ritter became the first female managing partner in the firm’s 52 year history, “I am proud to work with this group of extremely talented and collegial attorneys and excited for the opportunity to shape the next phase of the firm’s growth and participation in the Napa and […]

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  • DP&F Announces Two New Partners and Addition of New Associates

    Dickenson Peatman & Fogarty is proud to announce the elevation of Bahaneh Hobel and Jennifer Douglas Phillips to Partner, and the addition of Amanda Bevins, Joy Durand,  Katy Barfield and Corinna Charlton as associates. Bahaneh Hobel is a Partner and one of the leaders of DP&F’s Alcohol Beverage department and a member of the Wine […]

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  • Bahaneh Hobel Named To Forty Under 40 By North Bay Business Journal (2015)

    Bahaneh Hobel, Senior Alcohol Beverage Counsel at Dickenson Peatman & Fogarty, has been named as one of the 2015 Forty Under 40  by the North Bay Business Journal.  The Forty Under 40 award recognizes business people and professionals under 40 years of age in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area who […]

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  • Katja Loeffelholz featured in the International Trademark Association Bulletin

    The International Trademark Association (INTA) recently published a profile of DP&F Senior Counsel Katja Loeffelholz for her volunteer work with INTA’s Geographical Indications subcommittee of the Related Rights Committee.   The Committee is part of the Policy Development and Advocacy (PDA) Group which provides guidance and input on INTA policies and advocacy efforts. A link […]

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  • Bahaneh Hobel Re-Elected to Sonoma Vintners Board

    Senior Alcohol Beverage Counsel Bahaneh Hobel was recently elected to serve another term as a member of the Sonoma County Vintners Board of Directors.  Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) is the leading voice of Sonoma County wine, dedicated to raising awareness and building understanding of Sonoma County as one of the world’s premier wine regions. Founded […]

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  • Bahaneh Hobel to Participate on Regulations Panel

    DP&F Senior Alcohol Beverage Counsel Bahaneh Hobel will be part of a panel on alcohol beverage regulations at the 2015 Sonoma County Beer, Cider & Spirits Conference on Friday February 27, 2015 at the Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel & Spa in Santa Rosa, CA.  To register, please us the following link: Sonoma County Beer, Cider & […]

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  • Scott Gerien Recognized in WTR 1000 for Third Straight Year

    The World Trademark Reporter WTR 1000 edition for 2015 was released this January and for the third year in a row DP&F’s co-managing partner and head of the Intellectual Property practice group, Scott Gerien, was recognized as one of the top trademark attorneys in California.  In highlighting Scott’s selection, the WTR 1000 noted that “if […]

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  • DP&F Attorneys Receive “Super Lawyers” Distinction

    DP&F is pleased to announce that two of our senior attorneys were selected as Super Lawyers by their peers.  Richard Mendelson earned his tenth straight distinction for his work in land use matters, and W. Scott Thomas was also recognized for the tenth year in a row for his exceptional work in trust and estates.  […]

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  • Greenwood-Meinert Presentation on Water Law

    DP&F Director Scott Greenwood-Meinert will be a featured panelist at the annual Vineyard Economics Seminar hosted by the Wine Industry Symposium Group.  Scott’s presentation on Napa / Sonoma Water issues can be downloaded from the Symposium Group website.  The Seminar takes place at the Naa Valley Marriott on May 14, 2014.

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  • The 5th Annual Chardonnay Symposium

    DP&F is a proud sponsor of The Fifth Annual Chardonnay Symposium.  The event brings together Chardonnay producers for an in-depth exploration of Chardonnay, viniculture, and the wine market.  This symposium will be hosted by the Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa located on Pismo Beach from June 5-7, 2014.  

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