How can I get my money back and the wedding footage I was promised?

One option would be to sue the videographer, and in written discovery you could ask him to identify the assistant, as well as to turn over any...

How do I file a request for production of documents?

To add to what Mr. Doland said, 10 days after you have filed and served your complaint you can begin discovery. Requests for the Production of...

Your insurer has a duty to defend you. Hold them to it. If they subject you to liability above policy limits, you may have a claim against them...

Best arguments against a defendant using qualified privileged when filing a falsified police report?

Tricky issue. There are privileges that apply when a police investigation is pending. After the investigation has resolved, it is a public...

Short answer: Yes. You may be able to seek leave to amend and add the new Plaintiff that way. Otherwise he may have to file separately and then...

The practical answer is to object and let them justify their fishing expedition in a meet and confer letter. If they make solid points, produce. ...

How would I go about taking the place I work for to court because of a sort of racist remark said about me?

Generally for discrimination in the workplace, for discrimination to be actionable it has to be "severe ad pervasive." Severe is a high bar. ...

How should I proceed if I was let go for questioning discriminatory hiring practices?

I will defer to some of the fine employment lawyers on this site, but a few things stick out. The obvious is discrimination--(against any gender,...

If I got fired today when should I get payed?

If you are fired, you should get your check the same day (including compensation for unused vacation and PTO). For every day they are late, you...

What is the purpose of an appeal?

Let me start by saying there are many types of appeals: ALJ appeals, Superior Court appellate division, California Courts of Appeal, the California...