I was deposed as a pro se at a law firm.

The seven hour rule applies only in California state court cases, and it does not apply to employment cases even if they are filed in state court. ...

Is there such a criminal charge or civil cause of action for "conspiracy to commit malicious prosecution"

Malicious prosecution is a civil tort, not a crime. It is possible to sue someone for malicious prosecution on the basis that that person...

Transcripts of audio recordings in LA Superior Court

I don't think you can legally record hearings in California trial courts. If you can, the recording does not count as an official record of the...

Do I get my money back if there's no case

It depends on your agreement with the attorney. If your agreement provides that your attorney will file a lawsuit on your behalf and litigate it...

How to file a motion? The other side's attorney has not answered my Special Interrogatories and it's past his 30 day limit.

Its usually a good idea to send a letter to opposing counsel reminding them of their obligation to comply with discovery requests and threatening...

How to prevent my step father's, step children from getting my mother's property or my inheritance upon his or her passing?

There are a number of ways around this problem. The property could be placed in a trust, which could allow your step father to live in the house...

Is the University of California Regents immune from suits under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983, based on the 11th Amendment?

The short answer is no. Section 1983 applies to state and local government entities.

Homeowners Insurance private adjuster advising parents not to clean up flooded house after a fire

Its impossible to determine what your parents' homeowners insurance policy covers without looking at the policy, but there is at least a...

I do not believe board members are considered employees. If they are not, employment discrimination laws would not apply. However, even if you...

Can anything be done if my car is totaled due to an incident with the other driver at fault?

You could sue the other driver for loss of use. In other words, you are entitled to the reasonable rental value of your vehicle from the date of...