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Written by Michael Hassen
Under California law, a wiped out junior lien reattaches if the trustor repurchases the real property that secured the debt. The question is, if the trustor obtains a purchase-money loan to buy the property, does the reattaching lien have priority over the purchase-money loan? The answer is no.
Posted 9 months ago in Real Estate. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Michael Hassen
Class action litigation is rampant in the United States, and defending against a class action lawsuit is both expensive and time-consuming. In enacting the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 (CAFA), Congress acknowledged that class actions are an important and valuable tools, but subject to abuse.
Posted 10 months ago in Class Action. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Michael Hassen
Many people have posted comments about poor relationships with their attorneys. While some of these may be the fault of the particular attorney, some of them are a reflection of the fact that some individuals are difficult clients. This can be helped by following these simple rules.
Posted 6 months ago in Litigation.

Written by Michael Hassen
Many individuals get upset with their attorneys or the judges overseeing their cases because they "know" they should win...so why does it take so long to get teh case over with and why do they sometimes lose motions? This guide briefly addresses those issues.
Posted 6 months ago in Lawsuits / Disputes. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Michael Hassen
Some of the most difficult situations are presented by the most mundane disputes...disputes between neighbors over a boundary line, loud parties, parking of cars, tree branches extending over a neighbor's property, etc. The question is, what to do with these disputes?
4 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted 6 months ago in Litigation.

Written by Michael Hassen
As each President and Congress extol the importance of small businesses to the U.S. economy, a stunningly large number of these business begin as sole proprietorships, partnerships or family business ventures. But the owners of these business often fail to provide for disputes.
Posted 6 months ago in Business.

Written by Michael Hassen
Individuals who file lawsuits ("plaintiffs" or "petitioners") often face motions to have the lawsuit thrown out. One type of such a motion is a motion to dismiss, known in California state court as a demurrer. This guide briefly explains the basis for such motions.
Posted 6 months ago in Litigation.

Written by Michael Hassen
There are different ways for a defendant to challenge a complaint that has been filed against them. One way is to file a motion to dismiss. Another way is to file a motion for summary judgment based on evidence provided to the court.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 6 months ago in Litigation.

Written by Michael Hassen
Some individuals who elect to represent themselves when they have been sued believe that if they "do nothing" then the lawsuit will somehow "just go away." The likely result is the entry of a default judgment.
Posted 6 months ago in Litigation.

Written by Michael Hassen
It is never a good idea to appear for a deposition without legal representation, but as some individuals must represent themselves in litigation it is helpful to understand the process. This guide provides the basic rules for a deposition, but I stress that the best advice is to retain counsel.
Posted 6 months ago in Litigation.

Written by Michael Hassen
A class action is not a cause of action. It does not create legal rights. A class action is a procedural device that allows many individuals with similar claims against common defendants to join together to prosecute those claims.
Posted 6 months ago in Class Action. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Michael Hassen
Attorneys are often surprised by the types of questions people ask about whether they can legally do certain things. Many of these questions easily could be resolved if the layperson considers them from the perspective of common sense.
Posted 6 months ago in Litigation.

Written by Michael Hassen
If you represent yourself in a lawsuit, you will probably end up appearing before a judge at some point. This guide provides generally ideas for how you should present yourself. (If you have an attorney representing you, you should ask your attorney for guidance on how to behave in court.)
Posted 6 months ago in Litigation.