Berliner Cohen, LLP is pleased to announce that Michael “Mike” J. Cheng has been elected Partner in Business Litigation. Mike is a trial attorney who represents businesses and individuals in a variety of commercial disputes as well as real estate related litigation, including… Read More
California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) new emergency regulation applies to most workers in California and requires employers to develop and implement a comprehensive written COVID-19 Prevention Program that addresses: A system for communicating COVID-19 information;… Read More
Update as of November 23, 2020: By a narrow margin (52% to 48%), it appears that California voters have rejected Proposition 15, the “split roll” initiative that would have eliminated the limitation on real property tax increases under Proposition 13 for many commercial and… Read More
Berliner Cohen, LLP has been regionally ranked as a The U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" rankings for 2021. This rigorous ranking process has acknowledged the firm in six outstanding areas: Tier 1 in Litigation: Land Use & Zoning Tier 1 in… Read More
This coming Valentine’s Day, your local California county assessor will be giddy in anticipation of what is to come because two days later -- Proposition 19(1) will go into effect. As a result, property tax envelopes will soon need to be returned with much larger checks from their… Read More
On October 26, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service announced the exclusion amounts for 2021. Notably, the basic estate tax exclusion for 2021 increased to $11,700,000, while the annual exclusion for gifts in 2021 remains at $15,000. A copy of Rev. Proc. 2020-45 can be found here. This is for… Read More
We are sorry to announce that our retired partner, Hugh Isola, passed away peacefully at home on November 3rd, 2020. Our partner, Ralph Swanson, wrote a fitting tribute to Hugh that we would like to share with you... A TRIBUTE TO HUGH ISOLA "When I first met Hugh Isola, I was a brand new… Read More
Review this chart detailing California's Paid Sick Leave categories for local businesses to ensure you are up-to-date and compliant. Download the PDF here. For questions, please contact Christine H. Long, Partner and Department Chair, Berliner Cohen LLP (408) 286-5800… Read More
Our world has experienced some dramatic events in the past year. Of course, we’re all aware of many of the terrible personal and economic consequences of COVID-19. But the news is not all bad. Together with certain recent law changes, the pandemic has created an environment… Read More
Currently, the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”), which largely mirrors the Federal Family Medical Leave Act, requires employers with 50 or more employees within a 75-mile radius to grant a leave of absence to eligible employees of up to 12 workweeks in a 12-month period for… Read More
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 2020, instituting new rules rules and regulations regarding COVID-19… Read More
Berliner Cohen's Labor & Employment Law Department will partner with the Central Valley Human Resource Management Association to host a webinar explaining when and how to conduct workplace investigations. Failure to properly investigate claims of discrimination and harassment or allegations… Read More
Starting a business in Silicon Valley, California, the technology center of the world, is a dream and a challenge. And, doing it correctly may make the difference between being successful and losing your investment. On November 17, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Pacific Standard Time, … Read More
Businesses bringing employees back to work, teleworking or on-location, have many questions and concerns. Berliner Cohen, LLP Partner Susan Bishop and the Santa Clara County Employer Advisory Council have partnered to offer this complimentary webinar to answer… Read More
Berliner Cohen, LLP attorney Brandon Rebboah will be presenting an introduction to planning your estate during Covid-19 at a webinar hosted by The Catholic Community Foundation. PLANNING YOUR LEGACY IN THE MIDDLE OF A PANDEMIC SEPTEMBER 3, 2020, 12:00PM Register or learn more here. Read More
Join Partner Joshua Borger for a webinar hosted by the Commercial Brokers Association on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 from 10:00am - 11:00am. This Virtual Broker Roundtable is designed to answer: - What are the rights of commercial tenants and landlords when the stay is lifted? - Did… Read More
Wednesday, July 22nd, from 12-1 pm, Berliner Cohen Partner Joshua Borger will be interviewed on KSCO (1080 a.m.) to discuss two pivotal issues that are impacting everyone due to the Coronavirus. This interview will address, first, if insurance will cover business losses due to stay-at-home… Read More
Join Berliner Cohen, LLP Partner Jay Landrum and associate Emily Tewes for a complimentary and informative webinar to assist your business in meeting the requirements for consumer privacy. CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT DURING COVID-19: INTRO TO THE CALIFORNIA CONSUMER… Read More
Berliner Cohen Partner, Joshua Borger, will be presenting at the SJREI Association July meeting on July 14, 2020 at 7:00pm. Mr. Borger will discuss ways to protect yourself during these tumultuous times-- AND recover losses from COVID-19, Riots, and Vandalism. Topics will include, but are… Read More
Dawn Sweatt, partner in our Business Litigation Law Department, presented with Frank Burke, of ADR Services, and Richard McDonald of Hopkins & Carley on COVID-19 and Contract Performance on June 30, 2020 from 12-1 pm. The presentation was a thorough examination on the practical… Read More