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The Truth Behind "Unlimited Vacation" Policies: McPherson v. EF Intercultural Foundation
Imagine landing a job that promises a flexible schedule, including unlimited paid vacation time. It may sound fantastic, but these...
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Jul 22, 20202 min read


Car Collides with Pedestrians at Bus Stop, Injuring Four
Four people are in the hospital following a car crash involving a San Francisco bus stop on June 29th. The collision occurred at the...
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Jul 15, 20202 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 8, 20203 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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Jul 2, 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 25, 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 17, 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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Jun 5, 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 29, 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 20, 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 12, 20202 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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May 4, 20201 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 rescheduled for another time), and some courts in California have closed altogether. Even when the courts re-open, further delays are expected. So what now? Your Attorney Is Still Working On Your Case Just because the courts are closed doesn’t mean that your attorney is not working on your case. Following state guidelines, lawyers are working remotely
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Apr 22, 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 16, 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 15, 20202 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, 20201 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 8, 20203 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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Apr 7, 20201 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 18, 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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Mar 12, 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 26, 20202 min read
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