Either/or, not both/and. If this is a civil matter not involving a federal question, hire an attorney. Federal courts tend to be less forgiving...

The CCIS form asks for both dates: 1. Date of entry of judgment or order appealed from: 2. Date that notice of entry of judgment or a copy of...

The date the clerk serves it. CRC 8.104(a)(1)(A): 60 days after the superior court clerk serves on the party filing the notice of appeal a document...

After remittitur the trial court will set a trial setting conference or case management conference to determine whether any additional discovery or...

The only thing I have to add to my colleagues is that you should consider a motion in limine to exclude the evidence under Evidence Code section...

Agree with Ms. Koslyn. Also, at the outset of the mal pros action you will have to defend against an anti-SLAPP motion, which, if you are...

There are many attorneys who will take your kind of case on a contingency basis. Due to the Covid-related trial continuances, it is possible your...

You need to make a motion for a temporary stay under CCP 918, which allows the trial court to impose a temporary stay, in its discretion, for a...

Is amendment of complaint necessary only if it becomes an issue?

Agree with Ms. Koslyn. Also, I believe arguing standards of proof on a SJ motion will be unavailing for the defendant. The only question is whether...

You may seek a exemption from making the deposit for the reporter's transcript under CRC 8.122(c)(3). Eligible needy parties may obtain...