Orange County Lawyer Magazine is the official publication of the Orange County Bar Association. The magazine is published monthly and all OCBA members receive a free subscription as a part of their member benefits. Partner Nicole Nuzzo authored an “Ethically Speaking” article in the November 2019 issue titled “The Mobile Lawyer Effect: How Much are […]
In preparation for marriage, many couples consider entering into a contract to protect their assets and/or to set forth terms that will govern their rights and obligations during the pending marriage or upon the occurrence of a divorce. These sorts of contracts are called Premarital Agreements or Prenuptial Agreements, and very specific law applies to […]
The term “intellectual property” refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. In the United States, there are several types of intellectual property protection, which include patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights. Patents Patents allow their owner to determine who can […]
On November 6th, 2019 BWB&O Partners Alexander M. Giannetto and Daniel A. Crespo attended Magna’s 7th Annual Competitive Mock Trial Conference in Atlantic City. The two-day conference, consisting of insurance and legal professionals from across the country, raised over $25,000.00 for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The program consisted of a series of micro panels supporting […]
We have all seen “No Trespassing” signs and have heard of nuisance, but what is the difference between the two? Trespass In California, there are two types of trespass: criminal and civil. Pursuant to Penal Code section 602.5, criminal trespass is a misdemeanor that prohibits a person from entering someone else’s property without permission or […]
Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP is proud to have sponsored the 2019 Elephant Cooperation Halloween Party “Anti-Gala” benefiting elephants and the children of Africa. Elephant Cooperation is a non-profit devoted to aid and preserve the African elephant. Just a few of the projects that they are working on are maintaining an elephant corridor, building […]
While some might argue that using a lawyer for real estate transactions adds thousands of extra dollars to the cost, there are a number of reasons it can be worth the investment. Here are three reasons why you should consider hiring a lawyer for buying and selling property: 1) Contract Negotiations Whether it is negotiating […]
In the current age of valuing entrepreneurship, start-ups, and new creative solutions to issues, it is important to understand the steps that must be taken to form a new company. The decisions made at each step have varying legal implications, so it is crucial to understand the specific impact of these decisions in relation to […]
San Diego Partner Vik Nagpal is an involved member of the San Diego South Asian Bar Association Chapter. This year BWB&O is proud to sponsor the Annual Dinner on November 8th, 2019. The South Asian Bar Association of San Diego is a San Diego-based, nonprofit organization open to all South Asian attorneys and law students, […]
Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP is proud to announce that Partner Nicole Whyte was invited to speak to the Corona del Mar high school’s speech and debate team about the importance of debating skills, and how these skills helped her succeed as a Trial Lawyer on October 22, 2019. Ms. Whyte addressed approximately 100 […]
How do we define circumstances and injuries that go beyond a typical claim and severely impact a person’s life? How do we characterize the types of claims where an individual’s enjoyment of life is affected in an extraordinary manner? Typically, attorneys refer to these types of cases as “catastrophic injury” claims. These are the type […]
Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara is excited to announce our expansion to North San Diego County. Our new office location in Encinitas is strategically located between our Newport Beach and Downtown San Diego offices. The new North San Diego office will provide further resources to better serve our clients. Please come by and see our […]