In my practice, I am fortunate enough to attend a real estate conferences on a regular basis. And, without exception, we always get a run down on hot trends/cases from industry leaders. Some issues that are being attacked in hot cases/trends are: Are the typical commission structures – e.g., the typical 5% to 6% divided […]
Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP is very proud to announce that Kevin Wheeler, Courtney Serrato, and Timothy McNulty have been promoted to the position of partner with the firm! Kevin has been with the firm since 2018 and has been practicing law since 2015. He is licensed to practice in California, Nevada, and Utah. […]
In a recent important decision, Brown v. Beach House Design & Development the Court of Appeal addressed an issue that frequently arises under the Privette doctrine—the extent to which a general contractor can be held liable for injuries to a subcontractor’s employee. The injuries in Brown arose when a window casing subcontractor’s employee fell from […]
Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP (BWB&O), an award-winning full-service law firm for over 25 years, is excited to announce that CEO/Founding Partner Nicole Whyte will serve as the President of the Public Law Center’s (PLC) Board of Directors in 2023. PLC is a pro-bono law firm that provides access to justice for low-income residents of Orange County, CA. Nicole is […]
BWB&O’s Newport Beach Partner Alison Hurley and Associate Jennifer Schwarz recently won a Motion for Summary Judgment (“MSJ”) in the District Court for the Central District of California, completely extricating BWB&O’s client from the action. Plaintiffs sued BWB&O’s client and others, including the City of Los Angeles, and several LAPD officers in Federal Court, alleging eleven (11) causes of […]
The California Legislature has enacted SB 1155 relating to “Time Limited Demands,” which goes into effect on January 1, 2023. In California, if a claimant makes a reasonable settlement demand within the limits of a liability insurance policy and the insurer unreasonably refuses to accept the demand, the insurer may be liable for a judgment […]
Please join us in congratulating Arizona Partner John Belanger and Associate Ryan Leibel on obtaining a dismissal for their client in a personal injury suit. This case stemmed from a fall suffered by Plaintiff on the premises of BWB&O’s client, a large wholesale retailer. Specifically, while inside a warehouse owned by BWB&O’s client, Plaintiff suffered […]
We are honored to share that Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP’s CEO and Founding Partner Nicole Whyte is a featured speaker on two panels at the CONSULEGIS Venice October Conference taking place in magnificent and historic Venice, Italy. On Thursday, October 27, 2022, from 2:30 PM- 3:15 PM, Ms. Whyte will be discussing the […]
The underlying litigation arose from a UM claim stemming from a hit and run accident in which Plaintiff alleged she sustained serious injury as a result of same. A settlement was reached pre-litigation and was made contingent on a release of all claims and included confidentiality and non-disparagement as to Plaintiff. After Plaintiff’s counsel confirmed […]
Congratulations to Las Vegas Partners, Jared Christensen and Madeline Arcellana, on completing a 10-day trial, which resulted in a unanimous jury verdict that adopted the Defendant’s proposed award. BWB&O’s client was an individual dog owner, which undisputedly bit Plaintiff, a pedestrian on a public sidewalk. Defendant did not deny that his dog had bitten Plaintiff. The dispute at […]
Congratulations to Woodland Hills Partner Eileen Gaisford and Associate Dustin Rabi on their Motion for Summary Judgment (“MSJ”) being granted in Los Angeles County Superior Court! BWB&O’s client is a business entity and lessee of a commercial property. The Plaintiff, in this matter, filed suit against the client, alleging Negligence and Premises Liability. Notably, Plaintiff […]
Please join us in congratulating BWB&O’s Arizona office following Managing Partner John Belanger and Associate Ryan Leibel obtaining a defense-friendly award in a recent arbitration proceeding in Yavapai County Superior Court. BWB&O’s client collided with Plaintiff in an intersection after the client attempted a left turn. Plaintiff alleged negligence per se, namely because the client was the party […]