Let’s face it: Accident liability can be complicated. Especially when there are truck driver’s and a driver of another vehicle involved – or even a pedestrian, motorcyclist, or bicyclist involved – then it can quickly become one huge mess. The good news is that in most cases, a truck accident lawyer can help navigate you […]
With all the negative news we see today on TV and social media, it’s easy to feel like the world “just isn’t the same” anymore. Yet, what’s funny is that it’s just as easy to forget about all of the “bad stuff” we see and read about. We all have our own lives to maintain, […]
2018 Super Lawyers recognizes Nicole Whyte’s professional achievements through independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. She was selected to the Top 50 Super Lawyers 2018 in Orange County.
Insurance defense is not among the most glamorous of the sub-sets of the legal profession. While we work hard to build relationships with our clients, we get retained by an insurance company or their third party administrators, and we meet our clients for the first time at that point. We engage with our clients, and […]
Effective July 1, 2018 New Rules of Civil Procedure are taking effect in Arizona on July 1, 2018. The new Rules will change how discovery works in civil litigation in the state. Here is a sneak peek at the changes that will impact your file handling the most: Tiered Discovery How much discovery is allowed […]
California builders and contractors win a huge victory in the California Supreme Court’s long awaited McMillin v. Superior Court (Van Tassell) case and builders should be able to force SB800 pre-litigation procedures. In short, the SB800 Right to Repair scheme is the exclusive remedy unless there is some exception, such as a breach of written […]
Congratulations to Paul Acker and Troy Clark who successfully defended AMC Theatres in a jury trial. Plaintiff alleged that there was a failure of the lighting system within an AMC Theater in Las Vegas that cause her to fall six feet and undergo surgery on her right ankle. Both liability and damages were heavily contested. […]
In any business environment, it is critical to have legal documentation in place to establish a system of rules and policies governing the legal enforcement of promises. Whether it be to simply memorialize a common understanding of an organizational relationship or govern future venture needs, the protections afforded by strong contracts are invaluable to operating […]
Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP is currently defending a number of high profile sexual harassment and hostile work environment cases and the climate for sexual harassment and hostile work environment is at an all time high. Employers are more and more concerned about the behavior and actions of its employees. Even the best, hands […]
Home Construction Contract Tips For those individuals who are lucky enough to undertake a new home construction project or remodel a portion of their current home, the process is very exciting. However, it can also be very stressful. If you speak to anyone who has dealt with a construction project, it is likely that you […]
Recovering Attorney’s Fees in California One of the most often-asked questions we get at Bremer Whyte is whether clients can recover attorney’s fees expended in a civil suit. Shifting the risk to the other party for incurred attorney’s fees is a powerful tool in preventing unnecessary and unwarranted litigation; and thus it’s an important consideration […]
S Corporations, C Corporations, and LLC’s: Understanding the Difference You know you need to organize your business, and you’ve heard terms like c-corp, s-corp, and LLC, but you don’t know the difference between them. What do you do? The most important thing to realize is determining which entity is right for you depends greatly on […]