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Jul 8, 20203 min read

Getting Hired Online? Don't Get Scammed

It’s hard to find a job these days, especially if you’re looking for remote work. Even before COVID-19, the demand for work-from-home...

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Jul 2, 20202 min read

Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Castro Valley

A Sacramento man died in a motorcycle accident in the Bay Area the night of Thursday, May 22nd while exiting the freeway. Authorities say...

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Jun 25, 20202 min read

Woman Charged with Five Felonies After Driving into San Jose Protesters

Bianca Orozco, of San Jose, is alleged to have intentionally driven into a group of protestors with her SUV on May 29th, during the first...

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Jun 17, 20202 min read

A Big Supreme Court Win for LGBT Folks, and Especially Transgender Persons

The LGBTQ+ community is celebrating a long-overdue victory after the release of a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court on Monday. ...

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Jun 5, 20202 min read

Are Non-Compete Clauses Valid in CA?

Sometimes employers will include non-compete clauses within California contracts, either by mistake or on purpose...

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May 29, 20202 min read

Update on Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits

The United States has lost more than 20.5 million jobs in the month of April, bringing the unemployment rate to over 14.7%. This...

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May 20, 20202 min read

Dangerous Speeding on California Highways

Due to the shelter-in-place order, there are significantly fewer vehicles on the road. This has led to a troubling increase in excessive...

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May 12, 20202 min read

Why It Is Good to Have Your Severance Agreement Reviewed by an Attorney

Gone are the days of working for the same company for decades. Sometimes it is by choice of the employee, but occasionally employment...

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May 4, 20201 min read

Employee Resource Guide- COVID19

During this crisis, there has been so much confusing information on the assistance available to employees. With more than 10% of the...

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Apr 22, 20202 min read

Courts are Closed. What Happens with My Case?

Depending on where you are in your case, you may see some delays. Due to COVID19, most trials have been continued (which means...

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Apr 16, 20202 min read

Employee Rights During COVID-19

This is a terrifying time for many workers. A record number of businesses are furloughing, or even firing employees without notice. As...

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Apr 15, 20202 min read

San Jose Slip and Fall Accidents

While many people think about a slip and fall as an accident, it doesn’t mean a party isn’t liable. A property owner is responsible for...

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Apr 8, 20201 min read

LOTG In the News!

Maria Bourn, managing attorney at Gomerman | Bourn & Associates, discusses retaliation with Betty Yu of CBSN.

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Apr 8, 20203 min read

OUR RESPONSE TO COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS)

What we are doing. Our law firm has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 (coronavirus) developments around the country and updating our...

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Apr 7, 20201 min read

Navigating COVID19: Overview of FMLA+ and Federal Emergency Paid Leave Webinar

This video provides an overview of two employee-friendly laws that just went into effect.

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Mar 18, 20202 min read

How to Prepare for Legal Proceedings

Once you have met with an attorney, discussed your case, and signed paperwork for legal representation, your case will begin. Every...

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Mar 12, 20202 min read

What Is a Hostile Work Environment?

Some people mistakenly believe that a hostile work environment can be simply an unpleasant boss, rude coworkers, or if you have been...

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Feb 26, 20202 min read

Difference Between Wrongful Death and a Survivorship Action

When someone has died due to through negligence or intentional harm, it leaves the surviving family with a lot of additional stressors....

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Feb 19, 20202 min read

Am I Misclassified Under New Independent Contractor Law AB 5?

All too often, we hear of the misclassification of employees as independent contractors for employers to bypass worker’s rights...

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Feb 12, 20202 min read

What Types of Compensation for a Spine Injury are Available?

Spinal injuries are one of the most severe types of trauma that occur. Victims of car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and recreational...

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