People v. Woosung America Corporation et al, San Mateo County Superior Consolidated Court Case No. 20-CIV-04471 On January 7, 2021, the San Mateo District Attorney filed a lawsuit against Woosung America Corporation (“Woosung”) and the company’s CEO. The suit claimed that… Read More
Delaware is the second smallest state in the U.S. and has the sixth smallest population. Accordingly, it does not have a strong presence in TV or movies, nor does it cross the minds of many ordinary non-Delaware residing Americans in their day-to-day life, provided that those Americans are not… Read More
Congratulations to the seven Berliner Cohen attorneys who were recognized as 2025 Best Lawyers in America! Andrew L. Faber - Litigation (Land Use and Real Estate) Samuel L. Farb - Real Estate Steven L. Hallgrimson - Real Estate Thomas P. Murphy - Appellate Peggy L. Springgay - Real Estate Frank R.… Read More
The Qualified Small Business Stock (“QSBS”) exclusion is a provision of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) which allows eligible non-corporate taxpayers to potentially exclude millions of dollars of gain from federal income tax when they sell shares in their company. The… Read More
Passing your home on to your heirs at your death seems like a simple concept, but when it requires a court process, it can get complicated and costly. The court process by which property is transferred from an estate to a living person is called a probate. California requires all estates… Read More
We are honored to recognize Partner Nancy Johnson’s recent appointment to Board Chair with Symphony San Jose. Nancy is a longtime supporter and member of the Board, and looks forward to guiding this incredible organization with her fellow Board members. To read more about this special… Read More
Berliner Cohen is pleased to welcome Veena A. Bansal to the Litigation department in our San Jose office. Veena’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation, including business litigation, probate and trust litigation, and other commercial and contractual disputes. She assists clients in all… Read More
Please join Berliner Cohen, LLP in congratulating Christian Picone, who last week obtained not guilty verdicts on charges brought against client and local attorney Harpaul Nahal (Santa Clara County Case No. C2010724). Mr. Nahal was a defendant in the well-publicized concealed carry weapon… Read More
As of July 1, 2024, AB 1013 requires businesses with Type 48 licenses (bars & night clubs) to provide drug testing devices to patrons to detect common date-rape drugs. In addition to these devices, applicable businesses must display clear and legible signage informing customers that such devices… Read More
Unfortunately for buyers in the Bay Area, we continue to see markets with high demand and/or low supply of coveted residential real estate, which leave buyers with little to no bargaining power. Buyers are forced to furiously outbid their competition, expeditiously transfer their earnest money… Read More
We are proud to announce nineteen Berliner Cohen attorneys have been recognized by Thomson Reuters’ Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars programs this year. Please join us in congratulating our 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars! This program… Read More
Earlier this week, Governor Newsom and California legislative leaders announced sweeping changes to the Private Attorneys General Act (known as PAGA). PAGA is the controversial legislation passed over twenty years ago, which enables an employee to step in the shoes of the Labor Commissioner… Read More
What is Trademark Dilution? Trademark dilution is the unauthorized use of a famous mark in commerce at any time that is likely to cause “dilution by blurring” or “dilution by tarnishment.” A cause of action exists regardless of the presence or absence of actual or likely… Read More
On July 1, 2024, SB 478 (“Hidden Fees Statute”) will go into effect, requiring businesses to publish pricing for goods and services that includes all fees, except taxes and shipping costs. The law applies to a variety of industries including restaurants, food delivery services, hotels,… Read More
Under Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations (T8CCR) section 3203, every California employer is required to develop and implement an effective Injury Illness Prevention Plan. CalOSHA provides various resources to start an IIPP. For California restaurant owners, click here for a sample… Read More