When a couple legally separates or divorces, the court may order one spouse to pay the other an amount of monetary support each month. This is called “spousal support” or “alimony.” In order for spousal support to be established and to officially commence, there must be a court order. Depending on the phase of your […]
ATTENTION: Nevada liability departments and auto insurance carriers! Nevada Senate Bill No. 435 was recently signed into law and there are two key points to be aware of: Disclosure of Policy Limits Demand and Voiding Releases. These both deal with pre-litigation situations. 1) Nevada law now requires a motor vehicle insurer to disclose the limits […]
Please join us in congratulating Partner Jeffrey Saab and Associate Melissa Ingleby on another terrific trial result in Las Vegas. After a three week trial with the jury deliberating for almost a full day, Jeffrey and Melissa obtained a most impressive defense verdict. In a case where we admitted liability, where our client was cited for both hit […]
Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP is proud to announce its most recent success on a Family Law Pro Bono matter received through the Public Law Center. On the day of trial, Associate Jocelyn Russo negotiated an outstanding result for her client, which included additional timeshare with the minor children, a termination of spousal support, […]
Potential damages in a lawsuit may come in many forms depending on the facts of the case. Common damages include medical expenses, loss of earnings, property loss, physical pain, and mental suffering. Of the many damages Plaintiffs may claim, one of the most prevalent and recognizable is property damage. This article briefly discusses these types […]
Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP is proud to announce the promotion of Jonathan Kaplan to Partner! Jonathan has been with the firm for nearly eight years out of our Newport Beach office. He focuses his practice on general liability defense and construction litigation matters, in addition to handling high-profile plaintiff defect cases. Jonathan earned […]
The Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County is an affiliate bar of the OCBA. The OC HBA promotes education, unity, and excellence in the Hispanic legal community by expanding the business and professional opportunities available to its members, enhancing the members’ business and professional stature in the Hispanic community, increasing the participation of Hispanic leaders in civic affairs and […]
Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara Partner Tyler Offenhauser will be speaking at the National Business Institute MCLE Seminar in Long Beach, California on Friday, December 13th. The program is titled “Winning Strategies for Your Auto Litigation” and will cover Auto Injury Litigation from Start to Finish. The program offers 6 California MCLE credits and is […]
Newport Beach Partner Rachel Mihai was recently referenced in a publication in Law.com titled “Are Defendants Tipping the Scales on Reptile Theory?” The article discusses Reptile Theory used by plaintiff attorneys and how defense attorneys are defending against this theory or preventing the use of this strategy in trial. Ms. Mihai and Newport Beach Associate […]
Choosing an asset sale or a stock sale is a major consideration for a buyer and potential seller of a company. In short, a buyer can choose to purchase all the assets from a company outright or they can choose to purchase stock shares. However, what are the pros and cons of each? This article […]
Many businesses require patrons to physically enter their premises in order to exchange their goods and services. The act of physically moving throughout one’s property presents the risk of an invitee sustaining an injury related to a slip and fall. This risk is especially likely in the food service industry, where food and liquid often […]
Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP is proud to support Rise Against Hunger, an international hunger relief organization that distributes food and life- changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable, mobilizing the necessary resources to end hunger by 2030. Recently, Newport Beach Partner Nicole Nuzzo participated in a Rise Against Hunger event where they packed […]