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LIMITING LIABILITY IN YOUR NEW BUSINESS You've decided to start a new business, so the next decision is whether to proceed as a "limited liability" entity, such as a corporation or limited liability company (an "LLC"). Read more: https://bit.ly/3oM1sJc

Berliner Cohen, LLP flexed its BBQ muscles this past weekend at the 2021 NephCure Kidney International Pig Jig in San Jose, CA. The event raised over $200,000 for Nephcure Kidney International, which supports research for Nephrotic Syndrome (a rare kidney disorder). The competition is judged by official judges from the California BBQ Association. The Berliner Cohen chefs faired pretty well - ending up with a top-10 finish overall. The highlight of the day was placing 3rd in ...the Ribs category! The Berliner BBQ team was headed by Brandon Rebboah and Scott Bishop, with Maria Palomares and Marisa Martinson serving as sous chefs. The day's menu included savory ribs as well as the wild card entry - smoked bacon-wrapped Oreos and doughnut hole kabobs. For more information about the Silicon Valley Pig Jig, visit: https://bit.ly/3iAJHZv

5 Tips on Tip Pooling As the restaurant industry looks towards easing COVID-19 restrictions and a hopeful return to business as usual, the following is a refresher on California rules related to tips and tip pooling. Read more: https://bit.ly/2ZJFIU3

Impact of Proposed Tax Bill on Estate Planning 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 House Ways and Means Committeemuch less either house of Congress.... Nevertheless, the Bill proposes significant changes to the Internal Revenue Code including reducing limits on gifts, increasing tax rates on capital gains, and other significant impacts to individuals tax advantage around estate planning. While this is again not law, it sets a roadmap of anticipated changes. You are encouraged to reach out to your advisors to discuss how the Bill and its progeny may impact you so that you can start planning now. Read highlights of changes here: https://bit.ly/3kr3ZpM

WILDFIRE SMOKE COMPLIANCE FOR EMPLOYERS Based on the current forecasts and drought conditions, California may be set for another difficult wildfire season in Fall 2021. https://bit.ly/3hAUOBm

BERLINER COHEN WINS CASE FOR HOME HEALTHCARE BUSINESS 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. Read more: https://bit.ly/3jF61lH

Join Senior Attorney Eileen Kennedy and others for a complimentary and informal virtual mixer designed to bring like-minded professionals together for conversation and commerce. Silicon Valley Happy Hour, tomorrow from 4:30pm - 6:00pm. Register here: https://bit.ly/36hWf1I

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We'd like to congratulate Mike J. Cheng on his election to Partner in Business Litigation. "Mike’s broad litigation experience allows us to offer our clients with even more options to handle their legal needs. - Jon Wolf, Chair of the Litigation Law Group Congratulations, Mike!

Join our team! Berliner Cohen, LLP is seeking a Business and Tax Associate for its San Jose location. The candidate must have between 3-5 years of experience in sophisticated transactional business matters, including demonstrated experience in drafting and negotiating agreements in the areas of business formation, choice of entity work, buy/sell agreements, and asset acquisitions/dispositions. This position will also involve tax research and assisting clients in tax controv...ersy matters, so some familiarity with tax is a must. An LL.M. in Taxation is preferred but not required. Excellent academic credentials, analytical, writing, and communication skills are required, and a current member of the State Bar of California. Berliner Cohen, LLP is noted for its congenial work environment and provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Qualified applicants will be contacted. Berliner Cohen, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. No, recruiters, please.

Berliner Cohen is growing our employment law group, looking for 1-2 associates with 3-5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions. Significant experience in labor and employment law is preferred, but candidates with strong litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law will be considered. Candidate must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be admitted in California.

We're happy to support the work of Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County to help our community during such a difficult time.

As you prepare your business for the new challenges of 2021, join Berliner Cohen's complimentary webinar. Let Berliner Cohen's experienced Employment attorneys help clarify the new legislation and answer your questions about the laws and requirements for the new year. Hosted January 13, 2021 at 9:30am. Learn more and register here. https://bit.ly/2JSZ9SX

For employers, failure to properly conduct workplace investigate claims of discrimination and harassment or allegations of technology abuse, theft, security breaches and other forms of criminal misconduct can be detrimental to a company’s ongoing success. Join Berliner Cohen Partner Christine Long and attorney Lindsay Hover for a one-hour training on workplace investigations, in partnership with the Central Valley Human Resource Management Association, on October 28th, 2020. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/35fGnf7

Are you considering moving out of California? Join BC Attorney David Bellumori as he discusses how to minimize your exposure to the Franchise Tax Board with Scott Fuller of https://bit.ly/2FafO1S. Register here: https://bit.ly/2Sx0243

Are you considering your planning your legacy, but don't know where to start? BC Attorney Brandon Rebboah will cover how to begin your Estate Plan during a pandemic and other topics in an upcoming webinar hosted by The Catholic Community Foundation. REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/34hgDzX

Congratulations to our Berliner Cohen, LLP Partners who have earned 'Best Lawyers in America' rankings for 2021! Andrew Faber - Litigation Samuel Farb - Real Estate Steven Hallgrimson - Real Estate... Thomas Murphy - Appellate Peggy Springgay - Real Estate Frank Ubhaus - Criminal Defense Jonathan Wolf - Litigation Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2Q9SItU

In this wildfire season, employers who were already tapped on complying with employment laws need to now deal with wildfire compliance. Are you up to date on your responsibilities regarding wildfire smoke? Partner Christine Long can help. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3aHlDiD

- What are the rights of commercial tenants and landlords when the stay is lifted? - Did COVID-19 and the stay-at-home orders terminate the lease? - Are business losses due to COVID-19 covered by insurance? For the answers to these questions and more, join BC Partner Joshua Borger for a live webinar hosted by the Commercial Brokers Association on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 10:00am. ... For more information and to register, go to: https://bit.ly/31BNf4H See Less

Joshua Borger, Partner, and Strategy Law, LLP partner Tamara Pow will be interviewed on KSCO (1080 a.m.) on common legal mistakes entrepreneurs make. Tune in Wednesday, July 29, 2020, from 12-1 pm for this interesting and timely interview.

Do you know if your business is required to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)? Enforcement of this act began on July 1, and has not been delayed due to Covid-19. Don't be caught unaware! Join CCPA experts Jay Landrum (Partner) and Emily Tewes (Attorney) for a complimentary webinar: Complying with Consumer Privacy during Covid-19: Intro to the California Consumer Privacy Act on August 4, 2020 at 10:00am. Learn more or register here: https://bit.ly/3hxJ6oO

Is your business required to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)? Have you updated your online privacy policies? If you're not sure, let our attorneys help you. Join Jay Landrum (Partner) and Emily Tewes (Attorney) for a complimentary webinar: Complying with Consumer Privacy during Covid-19: Intro to the California Consumer Privacy Act on August 4, 2020 at 10:00am. ... Learn more or register here: https://bit.ly/2WwqGwp

Join Partner Joshua Borger as he discusses economic life after 2020 in a complimentary webinar hosted by SJREI Association tomorrow, July 14, 2020 at 7:00pm. Joshua will discuss if insurance will cover your COVID-19 & Riot losses, can a commercial tenant terminate its lease because it cannot operate due to a stay-at-home order, and how to recover vandalism and other damages. Register or read more: https://bit.ly/2CrKv0J

Congratulations to our 12 excellent attorneys selected to the 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists! James P. Cashman Andrew L. Faber Samual L. Farb... Harry A. Lopez Thomas P. Murphy Peggy L. Springgay Frank R. Ubhaus Jonathan D. Wolf Lindsay Hover Benjamin Johnson Ghazaleh Modarresi Stephen Scordelis Learn more about our expert team here: https://bit.ly/3f45xRq See more

Dawn Sweatt presented on COVID-19 and Its Impact on Enforcement or Excuse of Contract Performance on June 30th with other industry leaders. Learn more or view the slides here: https://bit.ly/2C4o41h