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May 2025

Resources for Hispanic Business Owners and Budding Entrepreneurs

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Hispanic- and Latino-owned businesses have never had a larger impact on the economy of the United States. According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the approximately 5 million Latino-owned businesses in this country generate more than $800 billion each year. This is possible despite many of these business owners lacking access to networks, capital, […]

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Is Height or Weight Discrimination Legal in Hiring and the Workplace?

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It wasn’t long ago when fat shaming and short shaming were socially normative. Society’s pendulum has since shifted in favor of body acceptance, regardless of one’s physical appearance. The swing of the social pendulum is exemplified in labor laws protecting those who are overweight, shorter in height, racial minorities, LGTBQ, and other protected classes that

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Andrea Piontkovski

Legal Immigration With Integrity: A Stand for Honest Lawyering

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Tune in to the latest episode of The Lawtino™ as John Gomez and Venessa Felix Corona interview Andrea Piontkovski, Founder and President of Piontkovski Immigration Law, about building a legal career from scratch in a new country. Andrea talks about building a firm while practicing law, navigating immigration misinformation, and leveraging social media for law firm growth.

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California Commercial Truck Insurance Requirements

Is Workers’ Compensation Applicable to Employees Injured While Driving on the Clock?

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Workers’ compensation exists to prevent those who are injured or fall ill at work from suing their employers for negligence in personal injury lawsuits. As long as the injury or illness is causally related to workplace activities, workers’ compensation coverage is applicable. However, there is some question as to whether workers’ compensation insurance is available

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Should You File a VA Claim for Asbestos Exposure?

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Being exposed to asbestos carries significant health risks and can lead to the development of mesothelioma, an aggressive, often fatal, cancer. In many cases, people who have been exposed to asbestos can seek compensation for their illness. Dealing with related health conditions makes it vital to understand more about asbestos exposure, what consequences follow, and

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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Aladdin Mediterranean Café in San Diego

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Were You or a Loved One Sick After Eating at Aladdin Mediterranean Café on April 25th or 26th? You May Be Entitled to Compensation for Medical Bills, Lost Wages, and Pain & Suffering. Join the Salmonella Lawsuit – Protect Your Rights and Hold Aladdin Mediterranean Café Accountable Gomez Trial Attorneys has filed a salmonella lawsuit

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Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress California

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As you navigate life in California — one filled with as much excitement and opportunities as challenges — it is crucial that you understand the protections provided by laws against acts causing severe mental stress. One such legal armor that safeguards your mental health is the Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress law (see: jury instructions

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Do Pedestrians Have the Right of Way When Jaywalking?

Are all Employers Required to Provide Sexual Harassment Training?

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California law requires that most employers in the state provide sexual harassment training to their employees. The state takes the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace seriously, and these efforts are designed to prevent this behavior. Although steps have been taken nationwide to address harassment, these acts are, unfortunately, still common. In an effort

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Marco Garcia

How First-Generation Latino Students Can Build a Legal Career

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In today’s episode of The Lawtino™, John Gomez, Camila Milanes, and Lara Deitz speak with Marco Garcia, Employment Litigation Associate at Jackson Lewis P.C. and President of the San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association, about resilience and Latino leadership in the legal profession. Marco talks about cultural awareness as a competitive advantage, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the value of mentorship.

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