Is it legal for an employer to forget vacation time?

You may have been duped. I have even had law firms do this. It is a common error or cheat, however you want to look at it. I retrospect, I...

What cause of action can be brought when a court clerk or attorney alters a court record?

Usually but not always, such things are of much simpler explanations than evil and deception. But not always. Expect to have to show every last...

This might be something that could be resolved with a simple letter from a lawyer. However, I could see how this type of situation could...

I agree with and second Mr. Barnes' comments. Most courts will encourage litigants to serve named parties to the complaint. The court can do this...

What forms do I file to specifically ask for what I want at trial? What form do I file to ask for shortening time limit?

If your case has merit, it would be profitable for some lawyer. If not, then not. What do you mean your parents and their visits? There are law...

Do I have a case?

You could, in theory, sue to get back the rent and down payment. It is illegal to charge rent to occupy an illegal or unpermitted unit in California.

Trustee sale purchase (Eviction of previous owner)

Yes, but you need to get assistance drawing up the paperwork. You want to be sure the holdover former owner (or tenant) doesn't damage the...

Demurrer

The code does provide for meeting-and-conferring prior to filing a demurrer, and requires a continuance if that did not happen. This is a new...

Are phone consultations with attorneys protected by attorney-client privilege under current eavesdropping laws?

More so than just about any other type of communication, attorney-client communications are considered confidential and privileged. If you...

Can I record an in person conversation without the other parties consent?

California is a two party state, and it is a crime to record a conversation without permission of both parties. Penal Code Section 632, Further,...