Questions answered by Larry Dean Smith Jr.

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Can I file a formal complaint against management for harassing us?

Larry's answer | Answered on April 14, 2014

California law does protect against housing discrimination. However, you seem to acknowledge that you are in violation of the rules and...

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Do I have grounds for a sexual harassment case

Larry's answer | Answered on April 14, 2014

No. Report the guy to the manager and shop at another store.

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A $5m business owner lost his business to antitrust takeover and his disability was approved at age 47 due to depression.

Larry's answer | Answered on April 13, 2014

Consult with an attorney. This sounds factually complex and it's virtually impossible to make a determination in this forum based on what you've...

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I need to file an amended opposition for summary judgment. The opposition is timely. Can I modify the

Larry's answer | Answered on April 13, 2014

Yes, as you've been informed by others here already. Make sure to file a declaration indicating what the exhibit is, etc. You may want to file an...

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What happens if served improperly?

Larry's answer | Answered on April 12, 2014

You should get a copy of the form and file a response as soon as possible, even if it's late. You can explain it to the judge at the hearing. You...

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How should I present my case to employment lawyers?

Larry's answer | Answered on April 12, 2014

There are strict time limitations for filing a claim with the public entity (tort claims, if any) and with the DFEH/EEOC (statutory claims) so you...

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How many days do I have to before I have to hand over my trial brief to the defendant's attorney?

Larry's answer | Answered on April 11, 2014

You haven't indicated which court/department you are in. Check to make sure your trial judge doesn't have his/her own departmental rules for...

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A declaration with an opposition motion was submitted where the year was typed incorrectly on a critical point, how can that be

Larry's answer | Answered on April 11, 2014

When filing your notice of errata as recommended above, you should send a courtesy copy directly to the department of the judge that will decide...

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Did my employer discriminate against me for requesting accommodations?

Larry's answer | Answered on April 09, 2014

You haven't described any harm that you may have suffered as a result of discrimination and/or failure to accommodate/engage in the interactive...

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Can I continue a motion to a date just before the trial date ?

Larry's answer | Answered on April 07, 2014

Ask the other side to stipulate to moving it and if agreed submit the stipulation and an order to the court. Discovery motions can be heard up to...

Larry Dean Smith Jr.'s Answers (90)

Can I file a formal complaint against management for harassing us?

Do I have grounds for a sexual harassment case

A $5m business owner lost his business to antitrust takeover and his disability was approved at age 47 due to depression.

I need to file an amended opposition for summary judgment. The opposition is timely. Can I modify the

What happens if served improperly?

How should I present my case to employment lawyers?

How many days do I have to before I have to hand over my trial brief to the defendant's attorney?

A declaration with an opposition motion was submitted where the year was typed incorrectly on a critical point, how can that be

Did my employer discriminate against me for requesting accommodations?

Can I continue a motion to a date just before the trial date ?