Deposition and giving other party questions.

No, you do not have to give them the questions beforehand, and no, you do not give them a copy at the deposition. You should retain counsel to...

What should i do?

Assuming that you are an at will employee, no, this would not be illegal.

What is the statute of limitations on a loan of $15k in California?

The statute of limitations would be 2 years from when the breach occurred if it is an oral contract, and 4 years from when the breach occurred if...

I work graveyard shift and working again 7:30 the same day i got out. are they allowed to do that?

Assuming that you are an at will employee, yes, you can be scheduled to work like this.

If you are being treated differently because you're a male, then you may have a claim.

Can my partner hire people to work in our shop without my consent?

Since you don't have a written agreement, yes, your partner can do this. There's not much they can't do if they're your partner. You should...

As a defendant, what are the forms I will need to provide LA Superior Court in response to a lawsuit?

You typically would need to file an Answer to a lawsuit. Yes, you need to use legal jargon. Even if you are representing yourself, the Judge...

Question re how to pose questions to a deponent

No, you don't need to inform the court reporter of your questions ahead of time. Watch some videos on YouTube on how to do depositions.

"Defendants shall file and serve their oppositions to Plaintiff’s motions" Does "serve mean serve other party?

Yes, this means serve the other side.

Can you use a subpoena for production of documents even though there is not an open civil case?

No, you cannot. Subpoenas can only be used for an active lawsuit.