Defamation, negligent infliction of emotional stress

If you don't have an attorney, now may be the time. UD actions should not take months - it defeats the purpose. As to the defamation, depends on...

Is an abuse of process tort still within the statute of limitations period in California?

A malicious prosecution lawsuit is not ripe until you win the underlying action. At that time, you can file but as the other response pointed out,...

It is not easy to have someone declared a vexatious litigant. I have defended cases where the Plaintiff has filed hundred of identical cases but...

Do what the judge asked. Prepare a Motion to Strike or alternatively to Dismiss for failure to file amended pleading within time allowed by...

Can a party take an msj off calendar after I file the opposition and then refile a new msj without the defects I pointed out?

Good question - never faced this issue in my practice. However, as Mr. Chen stated, I don't see any reason and I am not aware of any statute or...

UD cases have particular rules and deadlines. Generally, in a regular civil action when no response is provided, meet and confer attempts are not...

How can we continue a Bankruptcy (adversarial proceeding) status conference if the other side won't stipulate to continuance?

First look at the Court's rules meaning your Judge's rules. Most federal court judges have written case management orders which address many...

I had a Case Management status hearing the other day.

There is no "argument" at a CMC. The CMC is the time when the judge asks the parties about the case generally including if all parties have been...

Non-Party Objection to Subpoena

At this time, you do not file anything with the Court. However, you should serve written objections on all parties and you may also want to send a...

Is it legal for my personal injury lawyer, whom I'm hired on cogency fee agreement , to give me only $500 out of $20,000 ?

It seems that the itemized "lies" are itemized costs incurred in prosecuting your case. If the costs are legitimate, you are likely obligated to...