Can one stay discovery except as to jurisdictional questions in federal court (9th Cir.)?

The request can be made, but the decision is within the discretion of the court and generally the response will be "no" because the court wants to...

Your health status is not a grounds for dismissing the lawsuit, regardless of how bad your health may be. If you are indigent and without assets...

Closing a witness on redirect, can a judge offer a re-redirect to opposing attorneys?

Such matters are within the discretion of the Judge.

Civil case - Can attorney introduce evidence of an indictment in a civil case?

If the case was in Georgia state court then there is likely a Georgia statute that addresses the issue of whether an indictment could be used. I...

Is a confidentiality provision of a settlement agreement rendered waived when the party unsuccessfully seeks to file under seal?

Waiver involves a knowing and voluntary relinquishment of a legal right. If the agreement prohibits plaintiff, or even both parties, from...

How do you respond to a phony 'breach of conduct' lawsuit from out-of-state litigant?

Be aware that it is generally not necessary to have a written contract in order to have a claim for breach of contract--a contract can be based on...