California’s busy roads and highways have inherent risk, especially when traveling at high speeds on the freeway and when traversing the state’s chaotic urban centers. To the surprise of most drivers, road debris is just as much of a threat to automobiles as other motor vehicle operators. Many often wonder who is responsible for road […]
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Sexual harassment at work is not always obvious. While many people think of crude comments or unwanted touching, harassment can also take subtle forms that create a hostile environment. These behaviors often go unreported because employees are unsure whether they “count” as harassment. California law makes it clear: any conduct that is unwelcome, offensive, or
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With the introduction of autonomous vehicles comes a major shift in understanding liability in the event of an accident. Traditional concepts like driver fault are now entangled with questions about technical failure or software malfunctions. Before self-driving technology emerged on public roads, identifying vehicle accident culpability mainly depended upon demonstrating negligent or unsafe driving behavior
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A tire blowout can ruin your day in the blink of an eye. That’s because these unexpected explosions of rubber and steel-belted radials can result in a driver immediately losing control of their vehicle and causing a serious accident. When a car crash happens due to a tire blowout, does this create legal liability? And,
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When you receive a right-to-sue letter from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) you gain permission to file a federal lawsuit related to an act of employment discrimination. This step signifies that you have exhausted all of your administrative remedies, leaving only the court system to address the discrimination you have faced. You are generally
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In this episode of The Lawtino™, John Gomez and Jessica Lujan chat with Judge Maria Salas-Mendoza about her efforts to ensure equal representation in the judicial field. Judge Salas-Mendoza shares how her cultural identity shaped her approach to justice, the role of mentorship in her career, and her vision for advancing Latinx representation.
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In today’s episode of The Lawtino™, John Gomez interviews Liz Ramírez, the CEO of The Chicano Federation, about her rise to leadership. Liz talks about The Chicano Federation’s programs and community service efforts, how her parents and teachers influenced her educational and professional journeys, and how to become involved in public service efforts.
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Accidents with rideshare vehicles are not exactly the same as accidents with non-corporate passenger vehicles. Though rideshare drivers work for corporations such as Lyft, they are classified as independent contractors. If you are involved in an accident with such a vehicle, you might consider suing Lyft or another overarching corporation such as Uber. Suing Lyft
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Rideshare vehicles and their drivers seem to be everywhere on the road. The Uber app may have revolutionized the personal transportation industry and gig economy, but it has also escalated a danger — reckless and distracted drivers. When an Uber driver gets into a crash, this can create a complex situation for the victim. If
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