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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. ...
Jun 17, 20202 min read
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Are Non-Compete Clauses Valid in CA?
Sometimes employers will include non-compete clauses within California contracts, either by mistake or on purpose...
Jun 5, 20202 min read
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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...
May 29, 20202 min read
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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...
May 20, 20202 min read
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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...
May 12, 20202 min read
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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...
May 4, 20201 min read
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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...
Apr 22, 20202 min read
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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...
Apr 16, 20202 min read
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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...
Apr 15, 20202 min read
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LOTG In the News!
Maria Bourn, managing attorney at Gomerman | Bourn & Associates, discusses retaliation with Betty Yu of CBSN.
Apr 8, 20201 min read
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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...
Apr 8, 20203 min read
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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.
Apr 7, 20201 min read
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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...
Mar 18, 20202 min read
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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...
Mar 12, 20202 min read
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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....
Feb 26, 20202 min read
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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...
Feb 19, 20202 min read
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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...
Feb 12, 20202 min read
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How to Recover Compensation for a Brain Injury in San Francisco
When you have sustained a brain injury in San Francisco, the process of receiving compensation can be incredibly confusing. Do you accept...
Feb 5, 20202 min read
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California is the First State to Ban Discrimination Based on Natural Hair
This summer, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that protects people from discrimination based on their natural hair. The law went into...
Jan 29, 20202 min read
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The Weinstein Trial: Misconceptions of Sexual Assault & Harassment
The New York trial of Hollywood director Harvey Weinstein has begun. More than one hundred women have accused Weinstein of sexual abuse,...
Jan 24, 20202 min read
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