Federal Mediation before Magistrate Judge

If no agreement was reached about payment date, call the other side and ask. Also, if the Judge has set a dismissal date or future hearing date,...

I need to file an appeal to an eviction after 90 days. What are my options?

Deadlines to file an appeal must be strictly adhered to. Considering 3 years has passed here, the appeal is untimely and will be rejected and/or...

Can the 5th amendment be used in civil court?

Based upon facts presented, I don't see a criminal issue warranting an assertion of the 5th Amendment. However, there is likely more here (which...

If amended, you should and probably must reserve everyone with the amended pleading. Even if the default and judgment is entered, a defaulting...

What's the time limit time for a corporation to answer a federal complaint?

Central District issues 21 Day Summons - thus requiring a response within that time unless you can can get Plaintiff to stipulate to an extension. ...

Post Trial/Settlement, can you change what you agreed to prior to MSA being signed?

Generally in civil matters, agreements made by parties in open court and on the record are enforceable. However, this seems to be a family law...

CAN i file a request for informal discvery when the other party told the court they agreed to it but are not doing it?

I am not sure if you are referring to the ADR forms or some other form related to discovery. In Los Angeles, some courts (judges) will allow...

Can a Mistrial Motion be filed prior to the end of the trials final judgment or ruling?

If you are trying to end the case prior to or during trial, consider a motion for judgment on the pleadings or a motion for non suit or directed...

Something is not right. Motions in Limine are generally filed shortly before trial and not months prior. Also, the terms used here ("amend" and...

Summary judgment and adjudication, affirmative defenses?

What you need to prove and what evidence should be presented depends on the Court's ruling on your MSJ or adjudication motion. Much more...