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
Berliner Cohen attorney David Bellumori joins Scott Fuller from LeavingtheBayArea.com to discuss residency planning and Franchise Tax Board (“FTB”) residency audits. If you are considering packing up and leaving the state, you will benefit from being aware that the FTB can be… Read More
Berliner Cohen, LLP proudly congratulates our attorneys named as the top attorneys in the 2021 Best Lawyers in America®: Andrew Faber and Jonathan Wolf in Litigation, Samuel Farb, Steven Hallgrimson, and Peggy Springgay in Real Estate Law, Frank Ubhaus in… Read More
California currently has fires burning in all but one county. Employers who were already tapped on complying with employment laws need to now deal with wildfire compliance. In 2019, California passed a new regulation, which applies to workplaces where the AQI for PM 2.5 is 151 or greater and where… Read More
(Originally hosted as a Zoom webinar on August 4, 2020) Presenters: Jay Landrum, Partner, and Emily Tewes, Attorney This webinar is designed as an introduction to the CCPA for businesses who may be required to comply or may need to update their privacy policies. Our experienced attorneys… Read More
We are proud to announce that twelve Berliner Cohen, LLP attorneys have been recognized by Thomson Reuters’ 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars programs. Super Lawyers rates and recognizes outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have… Read More
Partners and joint venturers owe duties to one another called “fiduciary duties.” But, what are these fiduciary duties? And, how to partnerships and joint ventures differ? This blog answers those questions. A. What are fiduciary duties? A partnership is a fiduciary… Read More
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (Flexibility Act), which made significant changes in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), became law on June 5, 2020. On June 8, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of the Treasury issued a joint statement… 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… 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
Join Berliner Cohen, LLP Senior Attorney Eileen P. Kennedy for a complimentary and informative webinar to assist your business in the complex process of reopening. REOPENING THE WORKPLACE: WHAT EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW FRIDAY, JUNE 26 2020 - 11:00AM - 12:00PM PST HOSTED… Read More