In California, some amount of settling and seismic activity is normal, but cracks and shifting could also be caused by a latent defect in the...

Does he still have rights to be in my bedroom?

What you can do in this instance depends on many factors, including whether he is on your lease, whether he has a sublease you, whether there was...

This is a question about the record on appeal...

Speaking generally, an appellant is responsible for providing a full record of not only the things that support her appeal, but also the things...

Assuming California state law applies, there are two ways an attorney can be relieved as counsel: (1) by the consent of the client (filing...

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I am not licensed in Illinois, only California. But in California, if an attorney were to condition the release of client funds on a malpractice...

Statute of limitations

Under California state law, it depends on whether your case was in the Superior Court or its small claims division. In small claims, only a...

Discovery requests when the respondent is an out of state resident?

Generally, out-of-state discovery procedures can be complicated. The first major question is whether the action is in Federal Court or the...

If your attorney makes a mistake and you lose a lot of money could that be addressed in fee arbitration?

There are two types of fee arbitration. First there is the fee arbitration program offered by the the State Bar, and usually your local bar...

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Can I seek remedies for wrongful termination after winning appellate case for unemployment wages?

Generally, unemployment benefits and their hearing and appeal, are administrative issues that should not preclude a civil action for damages. ...

How how does a trust work?

Many times when a couple is married, they will set up a trust that passes to the surviving spouse, upon the passing of one spouse, and then to...