Friend beat up by thug who was likely on the clock at the time. Would employer be liable? It was sort of a personal issue

An employer may be liable if it had notice of the "thug" employee's violent tendencies and failed to take appropriate precautions. For example,...

Can The landlord of my commercial lease close my Business if I have not paid my lease in the last 3 mo in a row.?

You should try to negotiate a work-out arrangement with your landlord, i.e. negotiate a temporary lower rent with, If necessary, higher payments on...

Under Civil Code 1950.5, the landlord is supposed to return your security deposit within 21 days of termination of the rental agreement and provide...

This sounds like an intentional tort - battery. You should file a police report, take pictures of your injuries/damaged clothes and save any...

Can my ex-boss tell my ex coworkers about the amount of overpayment I received?

It is appropriate for your former employer's management or accounting department to contact you about an overpayment provided the number, content...

When and how does the Writ of Possession get issued and served after an Unlawful Detainer has been served?

A writ of possession will be issued after judgment is entered in your favor.

There is no legal requirement for the landlord to install insulation, so you have no right to deduct it from the rent. As a practical matter,...

Can a body shop put lien on the bodily injury settlement for work done on the client's vehicle and rental money advanced?

The body shop may not put a lien on the settlement without the client's written consent.

Can a body shop put lien on the bodily injury settlement for work done on the client's vehicle and rental money advanced?

The body shop cannot put a lien on the client's settlement without a signed writing authorizing it.

What legal options are there in CA for being terminated for "not being the right fit?"

An employer can an adverse employment action for any reason or no reason, except for a prohibited reason such as discrimination or harassment based...