Farella Braun + Martel LLP served as real estate counsel to First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) with respect to the development and sale of First Solar’s 40 megawatt AC Cuyama solar project, located on approximately 320 acres of private land in Santa Barbara County, California. Farella’s work included land and gen-tie acquisition and real estate counsel and assistance with respect to the sale of the project to D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI). (more…)

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Orrick announced today that L. Scott Oliver has joined the firm, adding another seasoned first-chair trial lawyer to Orrick’s top-ranking IP bench. Scott, who joins from K&L Gates, will be based in Orrick’s Silicon Valley office. (more…)

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Best Best & Krieger welcomes three new members to its growing Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice group. Partner Jeffrey Chang, Of Counsel Susan Neethling and Pension Consultant David Allen, all formerly of Chang Ruthenberg & Long, have joined BB&K’s Sacramento office. (more…)

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