BDG is pleased to announce that Brian Bergman has been selected to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s "Top 100 Lawyers." This prestigious list recognizes Los Angeles attorneys who have shown impressive achievement and impact in their respective fields of law. As head...
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BDG at Purple Line Extension
Shareholder Brian Bergman on a site visit to Metro construction on the Westside Purple Line Extension Project in Westwood. BDG is outside counsel for Los Angeles County’s largest transportation agency as it moves forward with its multi-billion dollar transportation...
BDG Law Group shareholder Brian J. Bergman will be featured speakers at the Appraisal Institute’s 55th Annual Litigation Seminar
BDG Law Group shareholder Brian J. Bergman will be featured speakers at the Appraisal Institute’s 55th Annual Litigation Seminar on November 3, 2022 in Cerritos, California. They will present; “Environmental Contamination Issues in Eminent Domain Valuations.” The...
G.I. Industries v. City of Thousand Oaks (Arakelian Enterprises) – CEQA Exemptions should be agendized to avoid Brown Act violation
New case today regarding agendizing of CEQA exemptions. Prior to this case it was just considered a best practice to agendize exemption determinations in order to get the benefit of the doctrine of exhaustion of administrative remedies. This new case pushes the...
Retaining Momentum in Civil Litigation Despite the Pandemic
Shareholder Brian Bergman will be moderating the discussion at the Beverly Hills Bar Association “Retaining Momentum in Civil Litigation Despite the Pandemic.” You can view the invitation HERE
BDG Law Group Salutes its 2021 Super Lawyers Honorees!
Employment contracts can clarify a business’s expectations
As a business owner, you understand how vitally important contracts are to the success of your company. This understanding should extend to your employees. Tailoring employment contracts to fit your employees' various roles can help shield your business from potential...
Utilizing NDAs during a merger
Mergers can be crucial for many businesses. Not only can they open them up to new markets, but they can create more dynamic and profitable organizations. However, companies shouldn't jump into an agreement like this right away. They will want to have a solid...
Tips for small businesses worried about legal disputes
Most small business owners and operators will one day run up against a legal dispute. Many have already done so. Oftentimes, these entrepreneurs respond by making sacrifices, one study found. That included voluntarily reducing pending invoices or providing extra...