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Good News for California Employers – PAGA Reform Is Here!
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, significantly reforming the 20-year-old Private Attorneys General Act of 2004...
Mastering Civil Deposition Defense: A Strategic Guide
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 includes preparing clients to tackle the adversarial proceeding with...
Are California Employers Prepared to Implement Workplace Violence Prevention Plans?
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 law that applies across all industries and to nearly all employers...
Premortem Pain and Suffering: A Dramatic Change for Wrongful Death Litigation in California
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, suffering, or disfigurement endured by the decedent before death in a...
Products Liability and the Road Ahead: Legal Considerations for the Tesla Cybertruck
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 Tesla Cybertruck since it was first unveiled at a Tesla event in...
Bradley, Gmelich + Wellerstein LLP Managing Partner Barry Bradley Announces Participation in the 13th Annual Law Rocks Los Angeles Event
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 perform at the 13th Annual Law Rocks Los Angeles at Whiskey a Go Go on...
California Pay Data Reporting Compliance
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 published this year include new required data fields. Fortunately,...
Assumption of Risk of Snow Sports
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 eat at a 5-star restaurant all within hours on the same day. This is...
California Expands Mandatory Paid Sick Leave
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 Workers Healthy Families Act of 2014. The new bill includes notable...
Trick-or-Treat? – How to Avoid a Halloween Lawsuit
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 million cases are filed in the superior courts of California. The United...
Basic Auto Insurance Coverages: Understanding Your Policy
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 learn the details of each coverage and to determine which coverages...
Visiting Our National Parks Comes With Wonder And Caution
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 vacation together this year. Many will travel to their destinations by air....
Deviating from SCOTUS, California Supreme Court Has the Last Word on PAGA
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 Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) plaintiff retains standing to...
Hot Topic: Heat-Related Law for Employers
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, Greece, and Italy are being gripped by a deadly heatwave named...
Fireworks Safety Month: Understanding California Laws and Legal Implications Regarding Fireworks
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 event, it is crucial that we understand the laws and legal...
What Goes Up Must Come Down – Assumption of Risk with Spring Time Activities and Exercises
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 martial arts class only to get his block knocked off like a Rock’em...