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During a litigation, can plaintiff post his complaint and supporting evidence online for public information?
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Answered on May 22, 2015
The pleadings are public information anyway, so re-posting them is permissible. And generally everything said in the course of a lawsuit is...
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How important is it that you think an attorney you hired or are looking to hire is a good person, and not just a good lawyer.
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Answered on May 17, 2015
It's hard to see how an attorney could do a fantastic job for you if you don't have a good rapport with the attorney and you think your lawyer is a...
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Corp filed a civil suit in pro per? I need to answer?
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Answered on May 17, 2015
The CEO of the corporation does not have to be an attorney. But the corporation does have to have an attorney representing the corporation....
Defendants demurrer sustained to all causes of action, what now?
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Answered on May 17, 2015
If the demurrer was sustained with leave to amend, you do not need to file a motion for leave to amend. Just file an amended complaint. My...
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Is it true that the US Supreme Court syated that a defendant can plead the 5th at the deposition for a civil suit?
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Answered on May 14, 2015
You have to have a basis for asserting the privilege in a civil case. Meaning that you might have to show a realistic fear of criminal prosecution...
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What steps would you take if an agreement was reached in mediation in small claims court but the defendant has defaulted since?
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Answered on May 13, 2015
The first thing I would do is call up the defendant and remind them they are in default, and ask whether they plan to cure or whether you are going...
Court-ordered Post-mediation conference in Los Angeles Superior court for unlimited civil case....
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Answered on May 13, 2015
I'm not sure why the court did that--judges have somewhat different practices on this--but it could be that the judge gave you a deadline to give...
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Do I have a case against my employer?
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Answered on May 12, 2015
Did you hear about the woman who sued all gay people on behalf of God, for violating the rules set forth in Leviticus? At least her case got her a...
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Does a single attorney ever serve as a mediator to create a non-partial licensing agreement between a licensor and licensee ?
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Answered on May 12, 2015
Yes, you can do that, as long as you define appropriately the scope of the engagement, but you should understand that industry standards don't...
Can I cancel my mediation agreement?
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Answered on May 11, 2015
It depends on whether the agreement is binding or not. To be binding, the agreement has to be signed by the parties and has to state that they...
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