As a part of our commitment to serving San Jose’s small business community, we are pleased to offer this grant opportunity of legal services and financial support to minority-owned businesses in the San Jose area. Eligibility Requirements Applicants must be a minority-owned business located in… Read More
Berliner Cohen is excited to welcome Isaac D. Nieblas to the Labor & Employment Department in our San Jose office. Isaac is a trial attorney dedicated to advocating for employers in employment disputes, including cases involving discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage… Read More
What is an IRS Offer in Compromise (OIC)? Failure to timely pay one’s IRS tax liabilities can result in IRS penalties, asset seizure, wage garnishment, revocation or denial of passport privileges, and in extreme cases criminal prosecution. Indeed, Al Capone, Wesley Snipes, Willie Nelson,… Read More
Congratulations to Attorney Veena Bansal on receiving the 2025 Rookie Award at the Queen's Bench Gala! This award recognizes those with demonstrated talent, leadership, and dedication to the Queen's Bench Bar Association's mission and goals in the early years of their membership.… Read More
Berliner Cohen is pleased to welcome Judd Oliver Baguioro to the Litigation Department at our San Jose office. Judd attended Cal Poly Pomona and obtained his law degree with a concentration in Taxation from the University of California, College of the Law San Francisco. Judd has experience working… Read More
Berliner Cohen is pleased to welcome Sadiya S. Ahmed to the Litigation Department at our San Jose office. A Chicago native, Sadiya obtained her law degree at the University of Illinois College of Law. She was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2012, and the California Bar in 2015. Sadiya is a… Read More
Berliner Cohen is pleased to welcome Giuliana R. Ferrante to the Litigation Department at our San Jose office. Giuliana is an accomplished litigator who represents her clients through all stages of litigation, from case evaluation through appeals. Her experience covers several practice areas and… Read More
Congratulations to the eight Berliner Cohen attorneys who were recognized as 2026 Best Lawyers in America! Andrew L. Faber - Litigation (Land Use and Real Estate) Steven L. Hallgrimson - Real Estate Wendy C. Krog – Litigation (Trusts and Estates); Trusts and Estates Thomas P. Murphy –… Read More
Berliner Cohen obtained a complete dismissal of claims asserted against our clients in federal District Court and then successfully defended the appeal in the Ninth Circuit. When one of our clients tried to enforce a divorce judgment against her ex-husband, the ex-husband filed a new civil case… Read More
Owners of commercial property located near public transit may soon find it easier, faster, and more profitable to build tall apartment buildings on their land. On July 3, 2025, Senate Bill 79 passed a crucial Assembly committee. If passed during this legislative session, SB 79 would go into effect… Read More
Berliner Cohen Associate Kevin Landis, in partnership with California Restaurant Association, invites you to a webinar on November 18th to learn about joint employer laws and how those laws may impact your business. In this session, you will learn: How to determine if your business could… Read More
Join Berliner Cohen, LLP presenters, partners Christine Long, Susan Bishop, and Eileen Kennedy, with EPIC Broker’s Director of Compliance, Liz Mann, as they review 2025 and changes to come in 2026 based on employment-related legislation and court decisions during webinars on… Read More
Berliner Cohen Partner Christine Long, in partnership with California Restaurant Association, invites you to a webinar on October 28th to discuss allergen safety in the workplace. There are numerous signs and labeling required for food safety and customers. However, what do you do with employees… Read More
For property owners in Santa Clara County, it is important to understand the implications of property transfers. Join Attorney Maria Palomares and her fellow speakers on Tuesday, October 21st at 5:30pm for a discussion about the impacts of home transfers, hearing perspectives from the county… Read More
Berliner Cohen Partner Christine Long, in partnership with the California Restaurant Association, invites you to a seminar on October 15th that will discuss the current changes taking place with immigration laws. Get practical guidance on what to do before and if ICE… Read More
Berliner Cohen Attorney Kevin Landis will be speaking at the California Restaurant Association’s Legal Center Live panel at the 2025 California Restaurant Show. The panel will be held on Monday, August 4th from 11:00am – 11:45am in the Educational Theater 800. Join Kevin and his fellow… Read More
Berliner Cohen Partner Christine Long, in partnership with the California Restaurant Association, invites you to a webinar on July 15th that will review California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan law and its core requirements. The webinar will also review common mistakes,… Read More
Berliner Cohen Associate Lindsay Walczak will be presenting at U.C. Merced's Merced 2 Market 2025 Seminar. This will be an engaging event connecting innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to explore commercialization and market opportunities Lindsay will… Read More
Honorable Socrates Manoukian and Berliner Cohen Partner Josh Borger will present on the ins and outs of the Anti-SLAPP Statute at a webinar hosted by the Santa Clara County Bar Association. Join them on April 22nd at 12:15pm! Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Program Schedule: 12:15pm – 1:15pm… Read More
Berliner Cohen Associate Lindsay Walczak will be presenting at Merced County EAC’s 2025 Employment Law Update Seminar. If your business is growing and evolving, you won't want to miss this event. This seminar will help you understand and implement the latest employment laws to ensure… Read More