Can my employer audio record me?

Yes, generally you have no expectation of privacy in the workplace.

Is there a decent size (not a sole or mom & pops practitioner) Labor & Employment Law Firm serving Los Angeles?

We are not allowed to solicit clients on here, but you can search for one and contact him/her directly.

Based on what you said, you may be mosclassified as an independent contractor when you are actually an employee. Yes, you are entitled tobat to at...

Is there a statute of limitations to small claims? In October 2011, I purchased airline tickets for my ex sister in-law.

This appears to be a breach of an oral contract, which has a statute of limitations of two years from the breach. Thus, unfortunately, you'd be...

How to file a response to a motion to dismiss?

You need to file an opposition to the motion. It would be impossible to instruct you on how to write one on this type of forum. You need to...

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I have a 5-yr lease on a commercial space with option for another 5 yrs. The lease specifies a 3% rent increase every yr.

The answers to your questions would depend on what the lease says. It would have to be reviewed to properly advise you. I'm a real estate...

Probably an LLC, but a full consultation would be necessary to properly advise you. You may also want to consult with a CPA

What are our options for pursuing a Property Manager for the return of our security deposit on a duplex leased in LA?

You can have an attorney write a demand letter and/or sue the landlord in small claims court.

Can put lien on property already have 1&2 lien from lender

If you have a judgment, yes, you can put a lien on a property regardless of what other liens are on the property.