Can a defendent file a motion to vacate a judgment on behalf of a plaintiff?

It sounds like the court just made a mistake. If the defendant filed a motion to vacate (which apparently he did) the court will hear that motion....

California and federal family leave laws are complicated. The first issue is whether or not your employer is covered by these laws. To be...

Our title insurance paid a claim but later asked for the claim amount to be returned! Can they take us to court?

The answer to your questions depends on two things: the terms of your title insurance policy and whether there is any evidence you knew that the...

SLAAP Motion settlement: Does insurer get to recover their costs to defend me in the action?

I am pretty sure there is a clause in your insurance policy that allows Mercury to recover funds that it paid on your behalf to defend you in the...

How much your attorney can keep from $100,000 lawsuit discrimination on negotiation ?

It depends on your agreement with the attorney. Typically, there is a 33.33 to 40% contingency fee, plus costs. So, if you settle for $100,000,...

Can i sue someone for $7.80?

You could sue this person in small claims court, but the filing fee would be $75 (you get to include the filing fee as a recoverable cost if you...

Do labor law attorneys work on a contingency? Also for most lawyers what is a typical split on a it charge on a lawyer who does?

I agree with Mr. Pedersen, but I would add one thing: some wrongful termination cases (such as cases involving discrimination, violation of family...

If you use a transcription company that did not take the deposition, the transcript will not be of any use at trial, so its a waste of time and...

It is true that there is an arbitration clause in every Kaiser policy. However, in some cases, attorneys have found ways around the arbitration...

How long did I have to serve all defendants, after a lawsuit is filed with the court ?

You are supposed to serve all defendants within 45 days after you file the complaint. If you do not, the court will eventually set an order to...