Have you ever heard of a Stay of Proceedings that isn't instant?

It's hard to think of a good reason for doing that, but maybe if it's important that something get completed before the stay takes effect, there...

Believe it or not, the law is not that technical. Whether this order applies to you or not has nothing to do with whether your name was mis-spelled...

If one stipulates to a protective order for discovery in litigation, how does one disclose necessary evidence in a jury trial?

Typically there is no need to worry about the use of confidential documents at trial because everyone in court is still subject to the protective...

If a restraining order was dismissed by the judge or everything was resolved through the mediator, can it be brought up again

You might want to send the coach a letter, or have a lawyer send a letter, demanding that the coach stop making defamatory and untrue statements...

Did a defendant properly answer if they respond to a non-existent amended complaints?

Especially if their answer is a general denial, this technical defect seems immaterial. Anyway, even if you could persuade the clerk to enter their...

Who owns rights to a video?

You have some good legal arguments, but so does he, and the problem is that the amount in controversy probably doesn't justify having a judge...

What are the guidelines that govern what acceptable questions an attorney can ask a deposed litigant in a civil case?

Any of these questions could potentially be objected to IF they interfere with your personal privacy, or they are being asked for an improper...

When is the earliest a motion to compel can be filed?

Motions to compel should be avoided at all costs. Better to call the other side up and tell them your problem and work out a solution together. You...

Does a mediated settlement bar future actions?

You don't need an arbitration decision. What you need to do is include language in the mediation agreement that demonstrates the parties' intent to...

If I suspect fraud, can I remove my truck from a paint shop without jeopardizing any litigation?

Yes you can remove the truck. The alternative is a standoff that only makes the situation worse. It's hard to answer for sure what the outcome...