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IRS Offer in Compromise (OIC): Everything You Need to Know – What Is An OIC, Eligibility, and How to Apply

October 22, 2025 |

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 Veena Bansal, Recipient of the Queen’s Bench 2025 Rookie Award

October 17, 2025 |

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

Introducing Judd Baguioro to Our San Jose Office

October 15, 2025 |

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

Introducing Sadiya S. Ahmed to Our San Jose Office

September 24, 2025 |

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

Introducing Giuliana R. Ferrante to Our San Jose Office

September 10, 2025 |

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

Eight Berliner Cohen Attorneys Recognized as 2026 “Best Lawyers in America”

August 21, 2025 |

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 Secures Win for Clients in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

July 30, 2025 | , ,

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

Commercial Property Owners: Get Ready for SB 79

July 9, 2025 |

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

20 Berliner Cohen Attorneys Recognized as 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

July 1, 2025 |

We are thrilled to announce the Berliner Cohen attorneys who have been recognized this year by the Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars programs. This honor is a testament to their outstanding legal talent and impact in the legal community. Super Lawyers recognizes the… Read More

Introducing Craig Tanabe to Our San Jose Office

June 26, 2025 |

Berliner Cohen is pleased to welcome Craig Tanabe to the Real Estate Department in our San Jose office! Craig maintains a real estate transactional practice serving a wide range of clients (including developers, investors, homebuilders, institutional owners, landlord, tenants, lenders, and… Read More

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Webinar: Are You Liable? Allergen Safety Laws Every Employer Must Follow

October 15, 2025

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

Seminar: Protecting Your Home, Family, & Future: Insights on Property, Taxes & Trust

October 8, 2025

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

Seminar: Navigating Immigration Law & Enforcement for Restaurants: A Legal Forum for Restaurant Operators

October 6, 2025

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

Attorney Kevin Landis to Speak at CRA’s 2025 Legal Center Live

July 23, 2025

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

Webinar: California Workplace Violence Prevention 1 Year Later – Is Your WVPP Compliant?

June 25, 2025

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

Seminar: Merced 2 Market 2025

April 15, 2025

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

Webinar: Anti-SLAPP Statute 101

April 2, 2025

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

Seminar: 2025 Employment Law Updates

March 20, 2025

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

Webinar: California Meal & Rest Period Rules: Avoid Mistakes & Stay Compliant

January 23, 2025

Berliner Cohen Partners Christine Long and Susan Bishop, in partnership with the California Restaurant Association, invite you to a webinar on February 6th that will review California meal and rest period policies. California labor law requires employers to provide meal and rest breaks for… Read More

2025 Employment Law & Benefits Update

November 6, 2024

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 2024 and changes to come in 2025 based on employment-related legislation and court decisions during a webinar on Wednesday,… Read More

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