In what industries finders fees are legal and can be openly posted in social media?

There is not really a question that can be answered on this forum. There are some industries where referral fees are not allowed, however, from...

Is it possible I could lose this first offer if the grievance goes to arbitration?

When a party makes an offer, if the other party rejects it or makes a counteroffer, the original offer technically no longer exists. Upon rejection...

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Call the passport office and ask, or go online to see what you need for a passport. A birth certificate might be enough.

Should I take her to small claims court, or press charges for forgery?

You can take her to small claims court for the fraud regarding the rent probably. I don't know that this was forgery, since you authorized her to...

Does Defendant #1 have to serve Objections when Def. #2 (different entity) served Notice of Deposition of Plaintiff?

I suppose you could object to the date and time for the deposition, but beyond that, I don't know that you need to make any objections at all. ...

Does, this guy have the right to sue me for the prop. damage, when he IS NOT the registered owner of the auto he was driving?

Yes, he has the right to sue you. It doesn't matter whether he owned the car or not. Contact your insurance company and give them a copy of...

What options can I use to address the court regarding CCP 116.750 and have the appeal denied?

You could try a motion to dismiss the appeal because the court lacks jurisdiction to hear an untimely appeal. It is something you could also bring...

Can Plaintiff sue Def A, get a default judgment against Def A, then sue Def B in a new separate lawsuit based on same incident?

I can think of some scenarios where this would be possible. Whether they apply to your situation is impossible to say without seeing all the...

Can I sue the doctor?

Anyone can sue anyone else for just about anything. So yes, you can probably sue over the death of your brother. You and the other heirs will...

What defense possible?

Dismissing a lawsuit in response to an Anti-SLAPP motion means that they get their fees. You can oppose their motion or try and challenge the...