I have my clients read the complaints before filing them. However, I do so because I want to get the facts right, not because I need advice about...

Generally, judges will not allow you to talk to the judge without the other side present. That is what is known as an ex parte communication, and...

Ex Parte Application?

If the court gave you a date by which to serve papers, go by that date. Otherwise, serve them at least 16 court days before the hearing. A court...

The short answer is that the demurrers are properly filed. You filed a complaint. The defendants filed demurrers. You filed a first amended...

When a public utility causes damage to your property by starting a wildfire, you can usually sue for inverse condemnation. The statute of...

If you dismiss, the defendant could file a memorandum of costs, and get his or her costs awarded. However, given that there is already an order...

Am I required to attach copies of the filed documents to my opposition memo?

Technically, you are supposed to file a separate document called a Request for Judicial Notice and attach the filed documents to that. If you...

California FAIR Plan is the insurer of last resort in fire prone areas, and it is well known not fully and fairly paying claims. The policies...

Assuming you are an at-will employee (you have no formal employment contract) your employer can require you to use your car for work. Depending on...

Mental health independent medical exams are only available by noticed motion or stipulation. In cases where the plaintiff is seeking emotional...