It is too late to file a Motion for Sanctions pursuant to CCP 128.7. The proper procedure in this scenario would have been to prepare the Motion...

My wife and I wanted to invest in a franchise does it matter if it is under one of our names? Or better to be under both name?

One option to consider is forming an LLC or corporation, either between you and your wife or one of you individually. You then have the option of...

After receiving subpoena's/ demand for production, a new court date was set, does this change my date for production of doc's?

Not sure what type of court date was continued, but generally continuing a court date does not extend the date to respond to discovery. You could...

Timelines Regarding Discovery

Yes, you are required to again send a meet and confer letter pointing out the deficiencies in the responses. Then you can file a motion to compel....

I am being sued by my auto loan for unpaid balance. I received a civil subpoena to appear at hearing for repossession.

You can hire an attorney to appear for you. However, the money may be better spent trying to pay the auto loan. Just a thought.

Is a verbal agreement valid?

Such an agreement is valid. Attorneys request extensions all the time. However, attorneys always follow up with an email or letter confirming the...

The C corp to LLC question..

Corporation Code section 173 requires that it be signed by either the chairman, president, vice president. And it also needs to be signed by...

Fictitious or DBA name for an LLC

If the LLC is properly dissolved, then you can use the same name. As for the IP, you can always assign the IP to a different company, or in this...

Can a private party loan be considered predatory lending and if so what recourse does the borrower have?

Yes, you can file a lawsuit against the predatory lender for several causes of action. Without more information, it is hard to detail the exact...

What encumberances are not excused by way of a foreclosure auction in CA

A foreclosure by trustee's sale wipes out all junior encumbrances. A judicial foreclosure may allow a lender to choose which junior encumbrances...