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Seven Berliner Cohen Attorneys Earn 2024 ‘Best Lawyers in America’ Ranking

September 7, 2023 | , , , , , ,

We are pleased to announce the seven Berliner Cohen attorneys who were recognized as 2024 Best Lawyers in America! This year's edition marks the publication's 30th anniversary in honoring the best lawyers. Congratulations to: Andrew L. Faber - Litigation (Land Use and Real Estate) Samuel L.… Read More

Marijuana in the Workplace: Where Are We Now?

September 6, 2023 |

Back in September 2022, Governor Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 2188 which amended California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act to make it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an applicant or employee based on that person’s use of cannabis while off-the-job and away… Read More

California Supreme Court: Employees Maintain Standing Despite Arbitration of Individual PAGA Claims

August 9, 2023 |

The Private Attorney General Act (“PAGA”) is a California statute that authorizes employees to commence lawsuits against their employers for violations of the California Labor Code. PAGA permits employees to act as a private attorney general to pursue civil penalties as if they were… Read More

Remote Work Is Not an Excuse to Not Pay Your Employees [New California Court Case]

July 26, 2023 |

By Susan Bishop and Alec Barcelos California requires employers to reimburse employees for expenses taken on to perform their regular work duties. Aside from the various tools, equipment, or travel-related expenses employees may face as a reality of the job, the reimbursement rule also applies to… Read More

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Accommodations for Pregnant Workers

June 29, 2023 |

A federal law recently went into effect that requires certain employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees and applicants. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a new law that requires covered employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” to a… Read More

Sixteen Berliner Cohen Attorneys Recognized as 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters

June 28, 2023 |

We are proud to announce the Berliner Cohen attorneys who have been recognized by Thomson Reuters’ 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars programs.  Our attorneys work diligently for our clients and have deservedly been recognized for their efforts! Super Lawyers rates… Read More

Financial Planning for Disabled Individuals

May 31, 2023 |

Financial planning for disabled children and adults can be especially complicated when considering the high costs of medical coverage and services.  A prudent planner will be able to take advantage of public assistance programs designed to support disabled individuals.  A disabled… Read More

Right to a Jury Trial in Family Court

May 24, 2023 |

Divorcing spouses are adding third parties to the divorce based on allegations of aiding and abetting one of the parties in filtering away community property.  The inevitable question is whether these newly added parties are entitled to a jury trial on issues that would traditionally allow for… Read More

Reminder for California Employers: Pay Data Reports are Due May 10th!

May 4, 2023 |

California has put increasing obligations on California Employers. As a reminder, State law now requires private employers of 100 or more employees to annually report pay, demographic, and other workforce data to the Civil Rights Department (CRD), which has a website employers should use when… Read More

Justifiable Trespass? Understanding Equitable Easements

May 3, 2023 |

The Equitable Easement is, simply put, a legal doctrine that permits the use of another’s property in the form of justified trespass or encroachment. Unlike an easement created by contract or one that is adversely acquired through an open and uninterrupted use (learn more about Prescriptive… Read More

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Webinar: Navigating Surcharges: Mastering the Dos and Don’ts

September 5, 2023

Join Berliner Cohen Partner Christine Long and the California Restaurant Association for a webinar on September 13th, discussing the do's and don'ts of surcharges. Civil Code section 1748.1 was overturned making surcharges lawful however there are still rules regardign when and how they can… Read More

Workshop: Legacy Literacy: Estate Planning for Everyone

July 20, 2023

Join Berliner Cohen Attorney Marisa Martinson and her fellow speakers for a Legacy Literacy Workshop with the San Jose Public Library Foundation on Thursday, August 3rd. This free workshop is perfect for individuals and families seeking peace of mind and financial security. Whether you're… Read More

Webinar: Understanding the Anti-SLAPP Statute

July 18, 2023

Berliner Cohen Partner Josh Borger will be presenting on the often misunderstood and underused anti-slapp statute at an upcoming webinar with the Santa Cruz County Bar Association. The anti-SLAPP statute authorizes early dismissal of unmeritorious claims that interfere with a person's… Read More

Webinar: Anti-SLAPP Statute: Often Misunderstood and Underused

June 30, 2023

Berliner Cohen Partner Josh Borger will be presenting on the Anti-SLAPP statute on July 13th with the Monterey County Bar Association. The anti-SLAPP statute authorizes early dismissal of unmeritorious claims that interfere with a person's constitutional right of petition or free speech.… Read More

Webinar: Leaves of Absence: The Interplay of FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and ADA

May 9, 2023

Leave management can be complex for employers. Join Berliner Cohen, in partnership with EPIC Brokers, for a virtual webinar to review leaves of absence and how to navigate the leave “maze” and better understand laws around leaves of absence in California. EPIC’s Bob… Read More

Webinar: The Do’s and Don’ts of Arbitration Agreements

April 17, 2023

Join Berliner Cohen Partner Christine Long and the California Restaurant Association for a complimentary webinar on Wednesday, May 10th, reviewing the current California laws around employment arbitration agreements. Arbitration Agreements have long been under attack in California and as a result… Read More

Webinar: Leaves of Absence: The Interplay of FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA and COVID PSL

December 8, 2022

Join Berliner Cohen Partner Christine Long and the California Restaurant Association for a complimentary webinar on Dec 13th, discussing leaves of absence and how to navigate the leave "maze". This seminar will go over hypothetical situations and what types of leave may apply to those different… Read More

Webinar: 2023 Employment Law & Benefits Update

November 10, 2022

Over the course of the year, we do the research, we monitor the court decisions, we analyze the new laws, and then we educate employers. The legislature and the courts had a robust year in 2022, instituting new rules and regulations regarding COVID-19, in addition to legislating business as usual.… Read More

Webinar: How to Manage Leaves of Absence and Other Time Off When It’s not Related to Disability

October 21, 2022

Join us for a webinar with Berliner Cohen Partner Susan Bishop and the Santa Clara County Employer Advisory Council about How to Manage Leaves of Absence and Other Time Off When It’s not Related to Disability. This webinar will review various State and Federal leaves and other time off… Read More

Partner Eileen Kennedy To Speak at the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo

August 25, 2022

Berliner Cohen Partner Eileen Kennedy will be speaking at the California Restaurant Association's Legal Center Live panel at the 2022 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo. The panel will be held on Monday, August 29th from 12:30pm - 1:15pm. Join Eileen and her fellow speakers for… Read More

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