Press Releases

Colorado Democrats push to end new oil drilling by 2030 By: Scott Weiser February 12, 2024 “A ban on oil and gas drilling in Colorado almost certainly would implicate Fifth Amendment rights, as the property rights of mineral owners, as well as royalty owners, would be rendered valueless as a result of such a statutory ban,” said Jack Luellen, energy & natural resources special counsel in the Denver office of the Buchalter Law Firm. Luellen was referring go the Fifth Amendment to the U.S ...

San Francisco Shareholder Monica Mazzei has been named one of the 2024 Top Women Attorneys in Northern California by the American Registry. The American Registry is the repository for the professional honors and recognitions of North America's top performers. The Registry will help you identify the companies and individuals who have distinguished themselves ...

JetBlue casts doubt on its merger deal with Spirit Airlines By: Rajesh Kumar Singh and Shivansh Tiwary January 26, 2024 "JetBlue's move is aimed at either forcing a termination of the deal or restructuring it at a new purchase price, said Steve Segal, M&A attorney at business law firm Buchalter ...

Buchalter is pleased to congratulate Shareholder Scott Evans who was recently recognized as one of 5280 Magazine’s Denver Top Lawyers 2024 in Alternative Dispute Resolution. To create this list, attorneys from the seven-county metro areas were invited to vote for their peers whom they respect the most in 50 legal specialties ...

January 18, 2024.  Buchalter is pleased to announce Eric Kennedy as Office Managing Shareholder in Orange County. Actively involved in Firm leadership for many years, Kennedy also serves as Chair of the firm’s Partnership Evaluation and Recruiting Committees, Co-Chair of the Pro Bono Committee, and Member of the Strategic Planning Committee. “Buchalter and its Board of Directors are incredibly confident in Eric’s ability to lead the office going forward ...

Georgia's newest laws By: Wilborn P. Nobles III January 3, 2024 Commercial Financing Disclosure Law: Senate Bill 90 requires disclosure statements from certain banks, credit unions, and online lenders in Georgia, according to the Buchalter law firm. The Georgia CFDL applies to covered "commercial financing" transactions occurring on or after Monday that are $500,000 or less, Buchalter reports ...

Oil and gas company sues Colorado, argues $113 million remediation price tag is illegal By: Scott Weiser January 8, 2024 “This is one of those cases where the old axiom of bad facts sometimes makes bad law," he told The Denver Gazette. "One of the things that I think is at play here is the commission's thought, whether articulated or not, that Kaufmann is, for lack of a better term, a bad actor, and that in one way or another that has informed their position on some things in several ways ...

For the third consecutive year, the Daily Journal has named shareholder Joshua M. Robbins to its list of the Top White Collar Lawyers in California. This group comprises the leading 31 lawyers in the state, from both large and small firms, representing companies and individuals in government investigations, criminal prosecutions, and related enforcement actions and civil litigation. Mr ...

07 December 2023. Buchalter proudly welcomes David Mainzer as the newest Shareholder in its Los Angeles office. Mainzer joins the corporate practice group, bringing over 25 years of invaluable experience in advising investment management firms and funds. "David's extensive background and deep insights into the investment management sector add unique expertise to our highly regarded corporate practice," said Adam Bass, President and Chief Executive Officer of Buchalter ...

1 December, 2023. Buchalter is thrilled to announce Trainor Fairbrook, a distinguished real estate and trusts and estate planning boutique firm, has joined its practice with Buchalter. With the addition of Trainor Fairbrook's lawyers, Buchalter’s Sacramento office will now comprise 40+ attorneys, solidifying its position as one of the largest law firms in Sacramento ...

A Buchalter team led by Shareholders Jeremy Weitz and Tanya Viner advised Sauce Ventures, LLC (dba TRUFF) in its investment by SKKY Partners, a private equity fund co-founded by Kim Kardashian and Jay Sammons. TRUFF is a premium condiments line of truffle infused products. This is SKYY’s first investment. The Buchalter team was assisted by Senior Counsels Jerry Janoff and Jessie Reider Cristo, Attorney Dalton Thacker, and Shareholder Joshua Mizrahi ...

Neora Triumphs over FTC in Landmark Case November 2023 Larry Steinberg, chair of the firm’s Multilevel Marketing Group, was featured in the November 2023 issue of Social Selling News, a leading trade publication for the direct selling industry.  Larry commented on the significance of the recent decision against the Federal Trade Commission and in favor of multilevel marketing company Neora ...

Buchalter is proud to commemorate 40 years of unwavering commitment and top-tier legal service in the Orange County business community. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our valued clients, dedicated attorneys, and exceptional employees for being part of our journey. Established in Newport Beach in 1983 and later relocating to Irvine in 2004, the office has grown to a team of over 70 talented attorneys, offering top-tier legal services to businesses and individuals across the region ...

Buchalter has joined in requesting law school deans take an immediate and active role in ending current anti-Semitic harassment, vandalism, and assaults on school campuses. Full text of the letter is below. November 1, 2023 Dear Deans, Everyone at our law firms is entitled to be treated with respect and be free of any conduct that targets their identity and is offensive, hostile, intimidating or inconsistent with their personal dignity and rights ...

Buchalter has joined in requesting law school deans take an immediate and active role in ending current anti-Semitic harassment, vandalism, and assaults on school campuses. Full test of the letter is below. November 1, 2023 Dear Deans, Everyone at our law firms is entitled to be treated with respect and be free of any conduct that targets their identity and is offensive, hostile, intimidating or inconsistent with their personal dignity and rights ...

Sam Bankman-Fried Testifies That He Made 'Larger Mistakes' at FTX Speaking in his own defense at his criminal trial, the FTX founder denied he had committed fraud but acknowledged missteps that hurt the cryptocurrency exchange's customers. By David Yaffe-Bellany, Matthew Goldstein and J. Edward Moreno Reporting from the Daniel Patrick Moynihan U.S ...

Buchalter is pleased to announce that the Firm has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, nationally in 15 practice areas and regionally in 39 practice areas. Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking in Best Law Firms® on a national and/or metropolitan scale signals a unique credibility within the industry ...

Buchalter is pleased to announce that the Firm has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, nationally in 15 practice areas and regionally in 39 practice areas. Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking in Best Law Firms® on a national and/or metropolitan scale signals a unique credibility within the industry ...

Buchalter, a full-service business law firm, is proud to celebrate its 90th anniversary this year, and its growth into a regional powerhouse with national recognition. Founded by Irwin Buchalter in 1933, the firm's legacy of stability, expertise, and dedication to client success has driven its evolution over the past 90 years. Today, Buchalter boasts a team of over 450 attorneys across 11 offices, providing a comprehensive range of legal services ...

1 November, 2023— Buchalter is proud to announce the addition of two new Shareholders in San Diego - Jose L. Patiño and Craig Nickerson have joined the firm. Patiño joins Buchalter’s Intellectual Property and Litigation practice groups, while Nickerson joins the Labor & Employment practice group. "We are delighted to welcome Joe and Craig to Buchalter,” said Adam Bass, President and Chief Executive Officer ...

Judge Blocks 'Going Infinite' Excerpt as 'Inadmissible Hearsay' at Sam Bankman-Fried Trial By André Beganski October 31, 2023 Typically, statements made by a defendant who testifies at trial aren’t considered hearsay, Daniel C. Silva, a former assistant U.S. attorney and shareholder at Buchalter, told Decrypt. However, because the conversation wasn’t offered “to rebut an express or implied charge,” it wasn’t allowed under the court’s rules, he said ...

25 October, 2023. Buchalter is excited to announce the relocation of its Salt Lake City office to the prestigious World Trade Center at City Creek, 60 E. South Temple Street, Suite 1200, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111. The firm moved its 30+ attorneys and 10 support staff to the new 25,000 square foot space on October 16. "Our move to the World Trade Center in the heart of Salt Lake City is an exciting development for Buchalter,” said Adam Bass, President and Chief Executive Officer ...

October 12, 2023 – Buchalter is pleased to announce that Robert Stemler has joined the firm as a Shareholder in the Orange County office and as a member of the Corporate practice group. "We are thrilled to welcome Bob to our Orange County office,” said Adam Bass, President and Chief Executive Officer of Buchalter. “His extensive experience in corporate law and real estate transactions align perfectly with our strategic growth and continued success in Southern California ...

Sam Bankman-Fried's Legal Battle: Lawyers May Already Be Eyeing an Appeal October 10, 2023 Daniel C. Silva, former assistant US attorney and shareholder at law firm Buchalter, believes that Sam Bankman-Fried's defense might be setting the stage for a potential appeal if the disgraced crypto boss is found guilty ...

October 10, 2023. Buchalter is pleased to announce the recent expansion of its Seattle office with the addition of three Shareholders: Joe Sakay, Tereza Simonyan, and Michelle Pham. Sakay joins the Insolvency and Financial Law practice group, Simonyan joins the Corporate practice group, and Pham will join the Firm’s Intellectual Property and Litigation groups. “We are thrilled to welcome Joe, Tereza, and Michelle to our Seattle office ...