Generally: Before offering settlement terms, you should consult with counsel as statements you make can be used against you. Sounds like you're...

Owner can be liable for a contractor’s labor to make works of improvement to property but that’s usually by way of a lien, not a labor commissioner...

If the sunglasses involve third party intellectual property then you may need to obtain a license from the IP holder(s); otherwise it’s best to...

Generally: To protect a new ornamental design, a design patent can help cover the non-functional, decorative design. Design patent applications...

To get the other side to talk, consider asking the Court to order the parties to a settlement conference with the parties and counsel present (if...

Generally: You can file a motion to compel further responses within 45 days of the deficient response. A motion for failure to prosecute is not...

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You will need to bring a quiet title action against the parties with additional claims to trigger title insurance and other insurance. Retain...

Generally: You can report the attorney’s conduct to the State Bar. They will decide whether to open an investigation on the attorney which can...

Stay pending appeal freezes the case (including discovery) until resolution of appeal.

Generally, under Cal. Code Regs. Title 10, Section 2695.7(b) and (c) you're supposed to get a decision in 40 days but they can extend if time is...