A roundup of news and multimedia from the Unfamiliar Terrain team:
San Francisco
Proposed waterfront tower could test California’s power to override S.F. height restrictions (SF Chronicle): A proposed waterfront tower project shows how new high-rise development proposals are reshaping
Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP
Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP is a San Francisco-based law firm that provides legal services across a range of practice areas including corporate law, data privacy and cybersecurity, employment, exempt organizations, family wealth, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, tax, and white collar defense and investigations. The firm serves clients in various industries such as cable and telecommunications, construction, creative services, cultural and educational institutions, entertainment, financial services, food and beverage, hospitality, professional services, renewable energy, social enterprise, sports, technology, and wine. Their publications often cover legal developments, regulatory updates, and practical guidance relevant to these sectors and practice areas.
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California Privacy Enforcement: What’s New Since Our Mid-Year Privacy Report
By Scott Hall and Phillip Wiese
This update is intended as a follow-up to the Coblentz 2025 Mid-Year Privacy Report’s discussion of California privacy enforcement themes.
Since our 2025 mid-year privacy report highlighted the CPPA’s (now CalPrivacy’s) early enforcement…
Coblentz’s International Legal Alliance TAGLaw Achieves Top “Elite” Band 1 Ranking by Chambers & Partners
Coblentz’s international legal alliance, TAGLaw®, has again been recognized by Chambers & Partners as “Elite” Band 1 for 2026—the highest ranking awarded to legal networks and alliances. This is the thirteenth year that TAGLaw, a division of TAG Alliances,…
WTR 1000 2026 Ranks Coblentz in Trademark Enforcement and Litigation and Recognizes Thomas Harvey and Sabrina Larson
In the 2026 edition of the WTR 1000: the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, Coblentz is recognized in the enforcement and litigation category in California. Partners Thomas Harvey and Sabrina Larson are also named leading trademark practitioners in the guide.
WTR…
16 Coblentz Partners Recognized in Legal 500 US Elite: San Francisco Rankings
Sixteen Coblentz partners have been recognized in the Legal 500 US Elite: San Francisco rankings, which spotlight leading lawyers across key practice areas that are shaping the legal landscape.
The following partners are recognized:
- Duff Beach – Commercial Disputes
- Matt
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Annual Bizwomen Mentoring Monday
Coblentz partner Tay Via will be participating as a mentor during the San Francisco Business Times’ annual Bizwomen Mentoring Monday event. This marks Tay’s sixth year of mentoring. More details are available at the San Francisco Business Times’ website linked…
Seeking or Defending a Preliminary Injunction
Join Barbara Barath on Wednesday, February 12 for the Northern District Practice Program’s Civil Law Symposium. Barbara will be a panelist on “Practicum: Seeking of Defending a Preliminary Injunction.”
For more details and to register, please click here.
The…
Business of Vineyards: Legal Resiliency
Join Coblentz partner Scott Greenwood-Meinert on February 10, 2026 for the Napa Valley Grapegrowers’ webinar, “Business of Vineyards: Legal Resiliency.” Scott will share insights on navigating grape sales agreements, addressing common challenges, and strategies for protecting your vineyard’s legal interests…
Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP CEO Retiring, New Chief Operating Officer Joining
San Francisco (January 13, 2026) – San Francisco-based law firm Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP is pleased to announce that Chris Boyd has joined the Firm as Chief Operating Officer. Chris will lead the Firm’s business operations and work alongside…
LKQ v. GM: Design Patent Invalidity A Year Later
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