You present an interesting issue. I agree that "shall" generally means must. Did the respondent ask to be exempted from this requirement and...

I recommend that you consult with a personal injury or civil rights attorney immediately. You must first file file a "tort claim" with the the...

Your post is ambiguous. I recommend that you retain appellate counsel to review the record and determine whether you can appeal now and if so,...

An order denying a motion to amend cannot be immediately appealed, and so there cannot be a stay. Instead you can filed a Petition for Writ of...

Most important is that your husband's attorney file a timely notice of appeal. Most criminal defense attorneys will do this automatically but you...

I recommend that you file another request for extension. Appellate courts are generally liberal with extensions especially for good cause.

I appreciate Mr. Pederson's response and I hope it is of benefit to you. But in my opinion the question exceeds the scope of AVVO. You are an...

If your company wants specific legal advice about its rights i recommend that it retain an attorney to provide assistance.

An order denying a request to continue the trial date cannot be directly appealed. Your remedies would be a Petition for Writ of Mandate in the...

Your most immediate remedy might be a petition for writ of mandamus in the court of appeal. But those are often (not always) summarily denied. ...