You can be served by email if you agree to be served by email. The operative term is "agree." If you agree, you can send back a Notice and...

If there is no attorneys fees provision in a contract, will the prevailing party still get awarded fees in California?

It you can state the type of contract being sued upon, I can tell you whether there is a specific statute relating to it. And then whether the...

Trial procedure

Once an attorney makes an objection, the trial judge will rule on it. The judge will either sustain (keep it out) or overrule it (allow the...

Do all witnesses leave the courtroom?

And the purpose of excluding witnesses is so that one witness does not influence another. Good procedure in my book.

Go through another Mediation or just go straight to Trial in Wrongful Termination Case?

Something good always comes out of mediation. If it resolves, great. If not, you always seem to learn something you didn't know before. Good...

No Exparte Notice Given

Yes, same timing as if on a noticed motion would now apply. The fact that the court put the matter over for thirty days makes me think they didn't...

Can I file an injunction by myself without a lawyer? Can I file ex parte injunction or do I need to file preliminary injunction?

The statement, "this has been going on for a few years" sounds like although a problem, not an urgent one. If you wish to stop this activity for...

How do I get my loss of business earnings recouped at this point?

As you have already had your day in court, the matter has been adjudicated.

Do I have to sue the County as well and list them as defendant?

It would depend on the reason for the lawsuit. The county might be be responsible if they negligently hired the reporter.

Should I file a Motion to Change Venue or is that something Defendants should do?

If he defendant wants a venue change, it is their obligation to file this motion, not yours. Proceed with your lawsuit.