On Monday, September 13, 2021, the "Responsibly Funding Our Priorities" Bill was introduced and proposes to raise taxes to help pay for the Biden Administration’s “Build Back Better Act.” The Bill is not yet law. It has not yet been passed or even directly debated in the… Read More
Based on the current forecasts and drought conditions, California may be set for another difficult wildfire season in Fall 2021. Employers who were already tapped on complying with employment laws need to also deal with wildfire compliance. In 2019, California passed an emergency regulation, which… Read More
Litigation partner Joshua Borger recently achieved a major victory for his client in a highly contentious arbitration involving the purchase of a home healthcare business gone awry. Josh’s client, the seller of the business, initially contracted to sell the business to one person, who… Read More
Before a lawsuit is ever filed, an employer often receives a letter from its employee’s attorney laying out a laundry list of employment law violations and the threat that if a substantial monetary demand is not paid, a lawsuit will ensue. This type of “demand letter” is… Read More
Berliner Cohen, LLP proudly congratulates our attorneys named as the top attorneys in the 2022 Best Lawyers in America®. We would like to recognize Andrew Faber and Jonathan Wolf in Litigation, Samuel Farb, Steven Hallgrimson, and Peggy… Read More
On July 15, 2021, the California Supreme Court made it even more difficult for employers to do business in California by issuing a decision that will dramatically increase potential liability for missed meal, rest, and recovery breaks. In Ferra v. Loews Hollywood Hotel, LLC, the Court… Read More
While 2021 may have presented challenges, our attorneys have continued to work diligently for our clients, and have deservedly been recognized for their efforts. We are proud to announce the Berliner Cohen, LLP attorneys who have been recognized by Thomson Reuters’… Read More
On June 21, the Santa Clara County Director of Public Health issued a new Order phasing out the last local Health Order. With new Cal/OSHA regulations that went in place on June 18, the county believes their last Health Order issued on May 18 does not need to be in place, except in limited… Read More
On June 17, 2021, Cal/OSHA approved the proposed revisions to its emergency temporary standards, meaning fully vaccinated employees no longer need to wear masks indoors, with limited exceptions during outbreaks and/or unless otherwise required by county, city, or business rules. The new rules also… Read More
Berliner Cohen Partner Christine H. Long has published an article with the Daily Journal discussing Senate Bill 93, which requires certain employers to rehire employees laid off due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more in Employers Obligated to Re-hire Employees in Certain Sectors. Ms.… Read More
Do you have questions about the return of the mask mandate and when masks must be worn in the workplace? Berliner Cohen, LLP’s experienced attorneys will walk you through masks and vaccination status in the workplace, and answer your specific questions in this live webinar, in partnership with… Read More
As the state reopens, employers are working overtime to return to pre-pandemic operations, while new legislation at State and local levels may be confusing. Attorneys Susan E. Bishop and Eileen P. Kennedy will help answer business owners' questions in a complimentary webinar, hosted in… Read More
Berliner Cohen, LLP Partner Christine H. Long will join the California Restaurant Association and Small Business Majority for this complimentary webinar, focused on updating restaurant operators on the new laws of 2021, specifically within the Central California region. Webinar… Read More
Join Berliner Cohen attorney Andrew Dignan for a complimentary webinar to learn more about what happens to property upon death. Webinar Details: February 24, 2021, 10:00AM - 11:00AM Register here. In partnership with Cypress Title Corporation About Andrew Dignan: Andrew… 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