My rent is current. I have lived in my building for 10 years 9 of them with my dogs. The landlord gave me a notice to remove

If the pets have been part of the lease or allowed by the landlord, this may constitute retaliation. You should have an attorney write a stern...

The limit on discovery for an unlimited case is 35 for Request for Admissions, 35 for Special Interrogatories, and there is no limit for Requests...

Can a pro per plaint claim attorneys fees for collecting judgment if he had to miss time away from work, or spent countless time

No, attorneys fees are not recoverable if you are not an attorney and in pro per.

I am a contractor I won arbitration, how do I go about collecting what is owed to me. What paper work do I need to file?

You will have to file a Petition to Confirm the Arbitration in court, and then it will be entered as a judgment that you can enforce.

Can I break lease if my landlord goes against Mold Inspection ?

You cannot simply break the lease, but you should contact the local Housing Authority and Health Department to put pressure on the landlord....

I am considering the purchase of a biz and they require an "earnest money deposit" - it seems this is a non-refundable in CA?

It depends on what the contract says. There is no law governing this and it is negotiable.

I filed a motion to quash but I can't make it to the court date....what do I do

You can try to move the hearing date, appear via telephone, or have an attorney appear for you. If you don't appear, your Motion may be denied.

I was given an award by the labor board commissioner against ex employer.

Once the award is confirmed as a judgment, which should be automatic, you can start enforcing the judgment.

Is it legal to laid someone off and higher someone the next business day?

Yes, this would be legal for your employer to do.

Does the law require me to have a lawyer for egg donor contract? Or can I use a template contract?

You don't need a lawyer, but it's highly recommended.