Can I have an attorney for a custody case and a separate attorney for a criminal case?

Yes, you can certainly hire a different attorney for each case. That is your choice.

How do lawyers know which cases to cite in a lawsuit?

By doing legal research to determine which cases may apply to a specific situation.

Can I get fired for not signing a company contract that the employer sent me last minute?

This may not be fair, but assuming that you are an at-will employee, it would not be illegal.

What is the statute of limitations when released employee doesn't receive accrued termination pay for vacation time?

You can file a wage claim with the Labor Commissioner. You have 3 years to do this. You can also file a lawsuit in Court. You have 4 years to...

It means that those attorneys are not admitted in the jurisdiction where the case is, but are applying pro hac vice for temporary admission to the...

I did a demur and the judge gave the plaintiff a chance to amend. After the plaintiff amended, I demurred again.

You can only amend the pleading once without permission from the Court. Since the pleading was already amended, no, they cannot amend before the...

What is the least I have to do if I am being sewed.

You have to timely file a response to the lawsuit, which is typically an Answer, typically filed within 30 days of being served. A full...

He has no legal right to an explanation of why he wasn't hired. As far as his threat, perhaps he feels that he was discriminated against because...

You should review what your retainer agreement says. Additionally, don't take your attorney's word for it. You should search for a new attorney...

Can the employee be approved under mutual misunderstanding?

Assuming that you're an at will employee, yes, this would be legal.