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By Patrick J. Glinka, Esq. Imagine this: You’ve got a super-smart AI assistant. You are swamped, so you ask it to help you write a very important legal document. The AI, in its infinite digital
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. and Michael J. Bruskin, Esq. On May 27, 2025, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass signed a set of amendments to local wage and employment ordinances impacting Hotel Workers in
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By Mark I. Melo, Esq. Summer is right around the corner! Other than our picturesque beaches, perhaps no other locations are more closely associated with the joys of summer than the Southern California
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. On April 21, 2025, in La Kimba Bradsbery et al. v. Vicar Operating, Inc., the California Court of Appeal held that prospective, written meal period waivers are valid, as
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By Peter H. Crossin, Esq. By now, most legal practitioners are aware of the so-called Privette Doctrine derived from the seminal California Supreme Court case of Privette v. Superior Court (1993) 5 Ca
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By Angela M. Rossi, Esq In recent years, obtaining or renewing automobile liability insurance has been increasingly challenging and expensive. Whether a driver has ever been involved in a collision, i
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By Barry A. Bradley, Esq. Governor Gavin Newsom signed more than 100 bills last year that went into law January 1st. Now that we’re through the New Year festivities and reality has set in, here are
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Congratulations to BG+W Partner Jonathan Ross & Senior Associate Darren Salute for writing and winning a Motion for Summary Judgment on behalf of our clients, a property owner and manager. Plainti
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By Darren P. Salute. Esq. It is hard to believe, but it’s that time of year again when thoughts turn to snow, mistletoe, presents under the Christmas tree, and, of course, how to protect your family
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By Dean A. Reeves, Esq. It is that time of year when our favorite “pumpkin spiced” products have popped up everywhere, whether you like pumpkin spice or not. With pumpkin spice also comes the desi
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. and Michael J. Bruskin, Esq. Election Day is coming up! California Employers must post a notice informing employees of their paid-time-off-to-vote rights no later than O
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By Sarah R. Hacobian, Esq. Summer Swimming Pool Party Safety and Legal Risks As summer heats up, many of us look forward to enjoying pool parties and relaxing by the poolside with family and friends.
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. California employers can breathe a sigh of relief (for once)! On June 27, 2024, California Gov. Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2288 and Senate Bill (SB) 92, significan
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By Sayyora Badalbaeva, Esq. At Bradley, Gmelich + Wellerstein LLP, our representation of our clients includes aggressively defending the depositions of our clients and their employees. This service in
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. and Michael J. Bruskin, Esq. In 2023, Governor Newsom signed SB553, codified as California Labor Code §6401.9, a first-of-its-kind general workplace violence prevention
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By Patrick J. Glinka, Esq. On October 1, 2021, California amended Code of Civil Procedure section 377.34. This amendment, brought about by Assembly Bill 447, allows recovery of damages for pain, suffe
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Discover the complexities of Tesla Cybertruck’s product liability with expert analysis from BG+W’s Erik E. Millan. By Erik E. Millan, Esq. I have been following the evolution of the
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NEWS RELEASE Media Contact: Barry A. Bradley 818.243.5200 bbradley@bgwlawyers.com GLENDALE, CA, (March 5, 2024) – Barry Bradley, Managing Partner of Bradley, Gmelich + Wellerstein LLP, is set to per
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. and Michael J. Bruskin, Esq. California Employers with 100 or more employees must report their 2023 employee pay data to the state no later than May 8, 2024. Updates pub
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By Darren G. Mayers, Esq. California is often heralded for being one of the few states where one can go swimming at the beach, go skiing on a mountain, go camping under the stars in the desert, and ea
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. and Michael J. Bruskin, Esq. On October 4, 2023, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 616 authorizing the expansion of California’s Paid Sick Leave law, the Healthy
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By Mellania E. Safarian, Esq. Odd and strange lawsuits are filed all the time. It is estimated that over 40 million lawsuits are filed every year in the United States. Of these, approximately 4.4 mill
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By Angela Rossi, Esq. Every California Driver is required to have automobile insurance. However, auto insurance policies and coverages may differ. Thus, it is important that you check your policy to l
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By Darren P. Salute, Esq. September 4, 2023, is Labor Day, which traditionally signals the end of summer. That means it is most likely the last time thousands of families will have a chance to vacatio
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. On July 17, 2023, the California Supreme Court issued its long-awaited ruling in Adolph v. Uber Technologies, Inc. (Supreme Court Case No. S274671), holding that a Priva
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By Lily Nhan, Esq. This past July 4th was Earth’s hottest day on record since 1979, reaching the global average temperature of 62.92 degrees Fahrenheit. Currently, European countries like Spain, Gre
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By Royce Y. Huang, Esq. It is only fitting that the month of June is also known as Fireworks Safety Month, with the Fourth of July just around the corner. Whether it is Independence Day or a special e
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By Mark Kiefer, Esq. It is that time of year when the intrepid come out of winter hibernation and declare that it is time they get some exercise! It is all well and good until Joey enrolls in a martia
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By Brian Lee, Esq. Sexual assault is broadly defined in state and federal laws as subjecting a person to any unwanted or nonconsensual sexual contact. On March 31, 2023, President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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By Sarah Hacobian, Esq. As St. Patrick’s Day approaches on March 17th, it is hard not to notice the abundance of green-hued drinks, Shamrock-themed attire, and festive revelry that marks the occ
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For decades, California law has permitted employers to round employee time entries as long as the rounding policy is neutral on its face and does not disadvantage employees. However, on February 1, 20
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By Mark Melo, Esq. In a month overflowing with holidays and observances – including Valentines’ Day, Black History Month, Presidents’ Day, and Groundhog Day, to name a few – one of the
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By Barry A. Bradley, Esq. Thomas P. Gmelich, Esq. Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. California’s Governor Newsom signed 997 bills last year (and vetoed 169). While there was a flurry of laws that protect
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. and Saba Zafar. Esq. After almost three years of frequent changes to the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s (“CalOSHA”) Emergency Temporary St
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NEWS RELEASE Media Contact: Barry A. Bradley 818.243.5200 bbradley@bgwlawyers.com GLENDALE, CA, (December 20, 2022) – Bradley, Gmelich + Wellerstein LLP, a litigation, business, and employment law f
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By Peter H. Crossin, Esq. and Thomas P. Gmelich, Esq. All too often, insurance companies and defense counsel are presented with pre-litigation, time-limit policy demands that include a delineation of
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Barry Bradley co-founded our firm and serves as its Managing Partner. A seasoned litigator with strong business acumen and deep industry experience, Barry leads the firm’s Business law team.
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By Peter H. Crossin, Esq. So who was the first Good Samaritan President? As we all know, the presidential pardon of the Thanksgiving turkey has become an annual event. The first president to unofficia
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By James F. Saunders, Esq. On Halloween, children and adults wander about in costumes looking for treats and a few “scares.” An injury can happen at any time or any place, but the risk is intensif
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By Saba Zafar, Esq. and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. While many California employers were anticipating the current COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (“SPSL”) would expire on September 30, 2
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By Judy A. Strekalov, Esq. “Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt” – John Muir. As we survive this California heat wave, the time is still ripe to enjoy the long
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By Patrick J. Glinka, Esq. August is National Dog Month. Founded in 1884, the American Kennel Club now recognizes 200 distinct breeds. So whether you own a newly recognized Bracco Italiano or the pere
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By Dean A. Reeves, Esq. According to a survey conducted a few years ago, there are approximately 1.18 million residential swimming pools in California. These backyard swimming pools can be the source
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq, Saba Zafar, Esq. and Daniel J. Park, Esq. On June 15, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana (U.
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By Darren P. Salute As cliché as it might sound, the first Father’s Day did not begin with a whimper but because of a bang. On December 6, 1907, a massive explosion occurred in the Fairmont Coal Co
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. On May 23, 2022, the California Supreme Court lived up to its pro-employee reputation, issuing yet another major setback to employers by overturning a previously employe
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By Mellania E. Safarian, Esq. We have just celebrated Mother’s Day – an internationally recognized holiday honoring motherhood that is observed in various different forms throughout the world. In
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By Lily Nhan, Esq. “No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burdens of another.” – Joseph Addison April is a loaded, busy month. To many, it is the month with se
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By: Saba Zafar, Esq. and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. California was the first state to adopt the CROWN Act, in 2019. Since then, numerous other states have followed suit. Now, the federal government i
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By Saba Zafar, Esq. and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. As the arbitration landscape continues to evolve, as reported here and here, employers must prepare for another adjustment. On March 3, 2022, Presid
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By Angela M. Rossi, Esq. Since the start of the COVID pandemic, many Americans have experienced something never before seen in their lifetimes — empty shelves. What many Americans do not know is
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By: Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. and Saba Zafar, Esq. As previously reported here, California’s Legislature recently proposed a new COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (“SPSL”) for 2022. On Feb
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By Darren G. Mayers. Esq. Driving is the most dangerous thing most Americans do each day. Virtually all of us know someone who has been injured in an automobile accident. Automobile accidents are a pu
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By: Saba Zafar, Esq. and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. With a decline of COVID-19 cases in mid-2021, California’s Covid-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (“SPSL”) ended on September 30, 2021. Howeve
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By Martin P. Vigodnier, Esq. and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. In an update to our previous reporting on the federal COVID-19 vaccine-or-test mandate (the “federal mandate”) discussed here, here, an
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By Martin P. Vigodnier, Esq. and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. In what could be a seminal ruling for California employers in the fight over out-of-control wage and hour litigation, the Supreme Court of
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By: Saba Zafar, Esq. and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. Cal/OSHA first adopted its Emergency Temporary Standards (“ETS”) over a year ago to address concerns about COVID-19 in the workplace. The lates
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By: Saba Zafar, Esq. and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. Litigation and orders surrounding President Biden’s COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates seem to be evolving almost as quickly as COVID-19 itself. As th
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By Dean A. Reeves, Esq. As we travel about over this holiday season, whether it be for shopping or for visits with friends and family, we will rely on the vast network of pathways provided for us by t
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our team member and friend, Dawn Cushman. Dawn passed away on December 20, 2021. Dawn practiced law with Bradley, Gmelich & Wellerstein LL
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. On December 13, 2021, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued its revised “Guidance for the Use of Face Covering.” According to the CDPH, this new m
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By Saba Zafar, Esq. and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. On September 9, 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14042 (“Order”) initially requiring all new federal contracts to mandate that Cover
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By Daniel J. Park, Esq. This is the second article of a two-part series. With social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn becoming an increasingly cost-effective form of advertising, it
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By Kathryn (Kamil) Canale Last week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a new emergency temporary standard which would soon require all covered employers with 100 or more
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Bradley, Gmelich & Wellerstein LLP, a general civil litigation, business, and employment law firm located in Glendale, California, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jaimee K. Wellerstein t
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By Daniel J. Park, Esq. This is the first article of a two-part series. In case you missed it, Facebook and Instagram crashed for six (6) hours recently, causing chaos for many businesses and active s
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By Martin P. Vigodnier, Esq. and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. On September 9, 2021, the California Court of Appeal handed down an important victory for employers in Wesson v. Staples The Office Superst
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By Saba Zafar, Esq. and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. Employers and employees have long disputed the validity and lawfulness of employment-related arbitration agreements in California. On September 15,
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By Peter H. Crossin, Esq. This month, our country is commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and United Airlines flight 93 on September 11,
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By Saba Zafar, Esq. and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. On September 9, 2021, 5 days after COVID-19 related federal unemployment benefits ended, President Joe Biden announced new strategies to combat the
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By Saba Zafar, Esq. and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. On August 5, 2021, California’s Department of Public Health issued a Statewide Order (the “Order”) mandating that Workers in covered Health Ca
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By Patrick J. Glinka, Esq. California is home to some of the world’s best amusement parks. And with the beautiful summer weather upon us and COVID restrictions slowly lifting, many of us can’t wai
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By Saba Zafar, Esq. and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. On July 15, 2021, the California Supreme Court held that if an employer fails to provide a legally compliant meal period or rest break to an employe
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By Martin P. Vigodnier, Esq. July is here and so, too, is the beginning of probably everyone’s (including my) favorite season, summer! I love July not only because it means summer is ramping up and
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By Mark Melo, Esq. With more and more persons receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in time for summer, people are anxiously getting out of their homes to enjoy time with family and friends – in many cases
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By Darren P. Salute, Esq. Did you know that the month of May hosts a number of holidays including Loyalty Day, Law Day, Lei Day (what is Lei Day, anyway?), National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day, Sc
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By Martin P. Vigodnier, Esq. and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. On March 19, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 95 into law, once again providing COVID-19 related supplemental paid sick leave to Calif
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Attorneys at Bradley, Gmelich & Wellerstein LLP Receive “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars” Recognition Bradley, Gmelich & Wellerstein LLP proudly announces that four of
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By Julie A. Bachert, Esq. With temperatures rising, you may worry about the tragic headlines of children trapped in overheated cars. Technological advancements have already offered some reprieve, albe
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By Kathryn (Kamil) Canale, Esq. California employers have long struggled to provide legally compliant meal breaks for their employees. On February 25, 2021, the California Supreme Court issued a long-
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By Lindy F. Bradley, Esq. St. Patrick’s Day has become a global celebration of Irish culture that is celebrated on March 17. Celebrants of St. Patrick’s day wear green. This tradition is tied to f
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By Mellania E. Safarian, Esq. February is often known as the month of love – a time for Valentine’s Day, greeting cards, chocolates, flowers, and much more. While February may be the shortest mont
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By Barry A. Bradley, Esq. and Thomas P. Gmelich, Esq. There was nothing funny, unexpected, or too wacky about this year’s crop of new laws passed in California. Largely due to the shortened legislat
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By Ki Lin Tay, Esq. and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 (FFCRA), the first ever paid leave of absence law to be enacted on a national level, mandated th
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By Ki Lin Tay, Esq. and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. As COVID-19 infection rates continue to soar, and state and local governments try to keep up, it has never been more important for California busine
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By Lily Nhan, Esq. On March 4, 2020, the City of Los Angeles declared a local emergency and put all of its residents into lockdown in an effort to reduce the spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syn
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By Angela M. Rossi, Esq. As we approach the holiday season, we are reminded of things for which we are thankful. One of these could be avoiding a lawsuit. The following list suggests 15 maxims which,
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By Ki Lin Tay, Esq. and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. On September 17, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed another COVID-19 related bill into law – Assembly Bill 685. This new bill imposes strict notic
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By Stephan P. Hyun, Esq. Tell me if this sounds familiar. On the second Sunday of March you wake up in the morning and find yourself looking at the time and realizing that it is later than you expecte
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By Ki Lin Tay, Esq. and Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. On September 17, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed new legislation that will expand the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), significantly impactin
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By Robert Asa Crook, Esq. Every year since 2000, World First Aid Day has been observed on the second Saturday in September. This year it fell on September 12. World First Aid Day is a great reminder a
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By Ki Lin Tay, Esq. and By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. On September 9, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1867 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for Large Employers The new supplemental
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. On August 27, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued guidance related to the reopening of schools. The new Frequently Asked Questions
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By Anastasia Markie, Esq. It used to be that “back-to-school season” brought a sense of dread to the millions of school children who would soon be trading summertime fun for structure and homework
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By Mark I. Melo, Esq. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage on, we have all had to change our lifestyles to some extent, finding different means of doing things than before. For example, on the r
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. Sorry California employers, California’s rigid wage and hour laws aren’t taking a break just because there’s a global pandemic. Employers should be aware that on J
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By Dawn Cushman, Esq. The year 2020 will likely be remembered as noteworthy for many reasons, such as COVID-19 and the protests surrounding the death of George Floyd. There is, however, a reason to ce
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. On May 6, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-62-20 (Order), extending workers’ compensation benefits to employees who contract COVID-19 while working outsi
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By Darren G. Mayers, Esq. By now we have all listened to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s daily COVID-19 briefings that all end with the admonition to “Stay safe, but stay at home.” This is sou
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. and Annette M. Barber, Esq. With cases of COVID-19 rising in Los Angeles, on April 7, 2020, City of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti issued two new COVID-19-related Publi
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By Kamil Canale, Esq. The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting companies and their ability to meet contractual obligations worldwide, and California is no exception. There are travel restrictions and supply
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. Likely not a surprise to California employers, the California Supreme Court has once again ruled on the side of the employees in Kim v. Reins International California, I
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. and Annette M. Barber, Esq. The emergency nature of recent COVID-19 related legislation has left many employers with questions. This update will focus on new guidance pr
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. BY Annette M. Barber, Esq. With the State of California largely on shut-down due to the COVID-19 epidemic, many businesses are facing the harsh reality that significant
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. and Annette M. Barber, Esq. COVID-19 preparedness and containment procedures are changing rapidly. We encourage you to stay informed and up to date by obtaining informat
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. and Annette M. Barber, Esq. The outbreak of COVID-19 has multiple implications for today’s workplace, including the effect on business continuity, health and safety is
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By Lena J. Marderosian, Esq. February is the shortest month of the year. But this year, thanks to 2020 being a Leap Year, we get to tack on an additional day to February so that the total number of da
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By Barry A. Bradley, Esq. By Thomas P. Gmelich, Esq. Last year in California, hundreds of bills were signed that became effective in 2020. This may be important to non-Californians, as well, since we
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. On December 30, 2019, a federal court granted California employers a temporary reprieve from complying with AB 51 on January 1, 2020. AB 51 is the new law that would pro
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. By Annette M. Barber, Esq. As we ring in a new year and a new decade, California employers will be faced with a number of important new laws. Following are some key empl
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By Julie A. Bachert, Esq. There’s nothing like a big display of holiday lights to attract a crowd. Like moths to a flame, droves of people flock to their nearest holiday light display to view the bl
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By James F. Saunders, Esq. Yes, what used to be the tradition of shopping at the crack of dawn on the Friday after Thanksgiving has given way to downing your Thanksgiving feast and rushing out to get
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By Robert A. Crook, Esq. Halloween is fast approaching. This is the time when hordes of children—some dressed as ghosts, goblins and skeletons—go door-to-door in search of treats. Which makes this
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. Yesterday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), the bill that aims to codify the ruling set forth in the 2018 California Superior Cour
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By Arin Norijanian, Esq. We just celebrated the Labor Day holiday. A time for barbecues, beach trips, weekend getaways and other fun ways to mark the end of summer. What often gets lost amidst all the
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. By Annette M. Barber, Esq. On July 3, 2019, California became the first state to ban discrimination against natural hair, including afros, braids, twists, and dreadlocks
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By Anastasia Markie, Esq. It’s August and temperatures are soaring. If you have a backyard swimming pool, the summer heat usually means one thing: BBQs and pool parties! Stock up on refreshing bever
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Along with the rise in temperatures, so goes the minimum wage for many California employees. Although the state minimum wage remains $11.00 per hour for small employers (25 or fewer employees) and $12
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By Dana M. Enyart, Esq. In the words of the great Abraham Lincoln, “Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.” However, while we may live in the land of the free , complete a
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By Robert A. Crook, Esq. It’s June. Time to think about returning to the beach to enjoy barbecues, sandcastles and following Grandpa around the dunes with his metal detector! So what happens from th
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By Angela M. Rossi, Esq. Can an employer be liable for an employee’s car accident during his/her commute to and from work? Under the “going and coming” rule, employees are generally considered t
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By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. On Apr. 24, 2019, in a split 5-4 decision in Lamps Plus, Inc. v. Varela , No. 17-988, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) held that courts may not compel class action arbitr
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By Darren P. Salute, Esq. April 1 st , commonly referred to as “April Fool’s Day,” has arrived. Lots of people have fond memories of pulling practical jokes on one another back when they were in
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By Annette M. Barber, Esq. On March 7, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new proposed rule that would increase the white-collar salary threshold for exempt executive, administrative
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By Lily Nhan, Esq. International Women’s Day is a public holiday celebrated every year on March 8. The day is to honor the international movement for women’s rights and the continuous battle to ac
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By Arin Norijanian, Esq. On February 4, 2019, in Ward v. Tilly’s, Inc., the California Court of Appeal held employees were due reporting time pay for calling in to work before the start of their shi
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All’s fair in love and war? Not quite – especially in the age of social media. According to The Economist, the internet overtook other common meeting places for seeking romance (e.g., college, chu
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by Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. As we ring in the new year, California employers should prepare for a number of new laws. Many of the new laws stem from the ever-growing #MeToo movement and bolster har
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by Robert A. Crook, Esq., Special Counsel So, your Cyber Monday has continued into your post-holiday cyber returns. Shopping deals are still everywhere, and they last well into the next year. As ou
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By Anastasia Markie, Esq. Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season, and the centerpiece of the celebration is the elaborate holiday meal. Whether you’re celebrating at home or dining o
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By Lindy F. Bradley, Esq. As the days grow shorter and darkness falls a bit earlier, it can only mean one thing. Halloween is almost here! In the spirit of All Hallows’ Eve, Bradley, Gmelich &
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By Mark I. Melo, Esq. The end of summer brings yet another school year for many families. With each new school year comes the usual wave of back-to-school nights, volunteer sign-ups, and parental perm
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By: Stephan P. Hyun, Esq. As spring season is underway, you may work on some spring cleaning, perhaps tend to your plants and flowers that have started blossoming. With winter gone, the days are bec
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By: Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. BREAKING NEWS! In a monumental victory for employers in one of the most significant employment rulings in recent history, the Supreme Court of the United States held
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By: Lindy F. Bradley, Esq. On April 9, 2018, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled that employers may no longer consider an employee’s prior salary, either alone or combined with ot
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Darren G. Mayers, Esq. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) there are approximately 4,000 deaths and 100,000 injuries from trucking accidents each year. Defending
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by Lindy F. Bradley, Esq. On April 9, 2018, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled that employers may no longer consider an employee’s prior salary, either alone or combined with other
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What You Need to Know Before You Pitch Your Tent in the Great Outdoors this Spring Season As we approach the spring season, warmer temperatures are bound to entice outdoor enthusiasts to venture out t
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By Founding Partners Barry A. Bradley, Esq. & Thomas P. Gmelich, Esq. In addition to our now famous Proposition 64 — passed by voters legalizing pot for recreational use — California Governor
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New Case Authority Helps Guide The Insurer When It Discovers Material Misrepresentations In The Coverage Application By: Robert A. Crook, Esq. The scenario is familiar. An insurance carrier receives
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By: Mark I. Melo, Esq. Now that Halloween has come and gone, many of us are now anxiously awaiting the Thanksgiving Holiday. While we comb the stores for the perfect turkey and the last bag of cranb
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Shape Up On Your Fitness Law! By Lily Nhan, Esq. Summer solstice, June 22, officially kicked off the beginning of the Summer season. For some, summer solstice also marked the beginning of beach and
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By Harold A. Laufer, Esq. Before the purchase or sale of a business is completed, you should expect that an investigation into the business, its operations, financials, and other matters will occur. T
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As any defendant will tell you, there is nothing scarier than a lawsuit lurking in the dark. Litigation can be the stuff of nightmares, after all. This is particularly true for the unfortunate souls w
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by Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. By September 18, 2017, employers must use a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, which was revised on July 17, 2017 (Form 7/17/2017 N). Until th
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Plaintiffs often are lead to believe that, at trial, they can recover all amounts of their doctor bills for their medical treatment. We all know that can be a lot of money! However, in 2011, the Cal
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By: Lindy F. Bradley, Esq. California is easily the most populated state in the United States, with approximately 38 million individuals living in what is considered the best weathered state in Amer
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By: Darren Salute, Esq. How many of us have picked up our cell phones while driving to quickly check an email, review or send a text message or simply make a phone call. We’ve all heard the news r
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By: Angela Rossi, Esq. So you want to take your “emotional support” peacock on the plane with you when you fly. Can you? What is a “service” animal, anyway? According to the Americans with D
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By: Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. July Means Numerous Increases To Local Minimum Wage Ordinances! The California state minimum wage will remain intact at $10.50 an hour for employers with 26 or more emp
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Spring is the time of year when we start hearing warnings about reptiles, particularly the Western Rattlesnake, the most common venomous snake in California. A somewhat different danger to defenda
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By Stephan P. Hyun, Esq. Within the realm of California law that governs liability of an employer for its employee’s actions, is the concept of the “Going and Coming” rule. Rather than bei
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By Harold Laufer, Esq. You’ve worked hard over many years to build a successful business. Maybe you’re starting to think about retiring, or maybe you’ve figured out that the company is now worth
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By Barry A. Bradley, Esq. and Thomas P. Gmelich, Esq. With more than 800 laws that took effect this past January 1st, California has a mixed bag for its citizens. Here are just a few highlights, wheth
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BREAKING NEWS: California Supreme Court Rejects “On Duty” or “On Call” Rest Breaks By Jaimee K. Wellerstein, Esq. On December 22, 2016, the California Supreme Court devastated California emplo
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By Barry A. Bradley, Esq. In July, the Court of Appeal in Janice H. vs. 696 North Robertson, LLC affirmed a $5.43 million jury verdict in favor of plaintiff Janice H., who was sexually assaulted ins
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By Lindy F. Bradley, Esq. As Californians prepare to fill our cauldrons with candy and don our creepiest costumes, here are a few interesting legal facts to fuel those broomsticks this Hallowe
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Just two weeks after the new minimum wage laws went into effect, some employers have been taken by surprise at their broad scope. This is what you need to know about the City of Los Angeles ordinan
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Summer is officially here, and if you didn’t notice that on the calendar, you certainly did by stepping outside. For most of us, dealing with the heat means nothing more than the brief furnace bla
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Bradley, Gmelich & Wellerstein LLP is proud to announce that it has once again been selected as a key speaker at the ASIS International 62nd Annual Seminar and Exhibits on September 12-15, 2016 in
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Internet apps have dramatically improved our daily life. Ordering a cab is at your fingertips (thank you Uber and Lyft). You can cyber stalk your ex’s new significant other without leaving the comfo
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Congratulations to partner, Shirley R. Sullinger, Esq., who has just received an AV® Preeminent Rating™ from Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest possible Peer Review Rating. This distinction is given
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On behalf of Bradley, Gmelich & Wellerstein LLP, we would like to extend our best wishes for a safe and happy Fourth of July. In addition to barbecues and time with family and loved ones, we have
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Our Glendale, CA law firm gets results by focusing on three major areas of services: litigation, business law, and employment law.
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It’s a Super-visor? By Stephan P. Hyun, Esq. It is well understood that supervisors and managers have strong influences on a given company and its employees. Their authority can appear to reign su
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Maureen DeSaulles v. Community Hospital Of the Monterey Peninsula (March 10, 2016) Supreme Court of California 62 Cal.4th 1140 The recent California Supreme Court decision of DeSaulles v. Community Ho
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BLACKWELL v. VASILAS – 4th District, Div. 1 (January 26, 2016) The case of Blackwell v. Vasilas serves as an important reminder to a homeowner to make sure that they hire a licensed contractor becau
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By Mark I Melo, Esq. In Mitchell v. Superior Court (decided December 4, 2015), the 2nd District Court of Appeal allowed a plaintiff to present witnesses whose only purpose was to describe plaintiff’
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By Barry A. Bradley, Esq. and Thomas P. Gmelich, Esq. California’s Governor Jerry Brown signed 807 New Laws for 2016. Below are just a few highlights that might be of interest, whether you live he
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Perhaps No Time if a Responsive Pleading Is Due By Robert A. Crook, Esq. As those working in the legal field know, the old adage that “timing is everything” has special importance when evaluating
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Court of Appeal Delivers a Blow to Civil Defendants in Personal Injury Cases Where Plaintiff’s Medical Providers Sell Their Liens to Factoring Companies as a Discount The landmark case of Howell v.
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Congratulations to partners Barry Bradley, Kathryn Canale, Shirley Sullinger, and our Of Counsel Gary Bradley for their outstanding mock trial presentation at the 61st Annual ASIS International Semina
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In California, the parties to a lawsuit are always encouraged to consider a pretrial settlement in an effort to avoid the time and expense of trial, and a number of tools exist to bring litigants to t
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Of course you have all seen an employee have a little too much fun at the office party, but it’s no trouble for the employer right? Wrong! Employers who host social events should be aware of potenti
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Tom Gmelich is a co-founder of the firm and leads our Litigation team. A leading trial lawyer with extensive experience, Tom handles complex litigation matters throughout the state of California.
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Jaimee Wellerstein leads our BG+W Employment Law team. A skilled litigator, negotiator and speaker, Jaimee counsels clients to ensure compliance with California employment law and vigorously advocates
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