How to compel Limited liability companies (LLCs) to release personal records?

Part of the 'benefit' of incorporating in an LLC format is to avoid certain public disclosures, asset protection, and ease of use. CA requires...

Can you add case law and CCP in a civil complaint?

You were most likely given leave to amend your lawsuit, because the judge saw just enough facts or just a hint of facts that he cannot rule out the...

Mr. Chen is correct. It helps to keep these few ideas in mind. 1) you signed a contract with the landlord. 2) the landlord signed a...

Can an unpaid hospital bill effect the selling of a family business?

Mr. Chen is correct. If you have not completed the sale of the business, then you may have some options as to how, when and in what manner you...

How do I do a Preliminary Lien? What forms are needed and where do I obtain forms?

1. File 20 day preliminary notice (notice must comply with the new January 1, 2011 rules) see our website for NEW revised form. 2. File...

A contractor who worked for me claimed to be exempt from workers comp insurance and yet he clearly had employees (not subs) .

Homeowner can file a claim directly with Cal. State License Board to report workers comp fraud. The CSLB works in conjunction with the district...

Do I need a lawyer to forclose on a 4 plex which I have promissory note for?

If you entered the contract here in CA and your friend was/is also a CA resident, you can sue your friend for breach of contract of the promissory...

How does texting on the phone affect an accident and damages(both property and injury)?

If you look at negligence like a pie, you would want to show that the other driver was 100% negligence and you 0% negligent. The other person...

Do I need to file a motor vehicle claim with my own insurance company to recover pain and suffering?

You are in a negotiations process. Insurance adjusters are negotiators. They negotiate down (I have never seen them negotiate upward) your claims....

I agree with counsel Chen above. Please also consider. If your lease agreement is silent on who is responsible for repair, it may fall on the...