Can I get help from a Lawyer to recover a small amount of money from an unsatisfactory unfinished project by a photographer?

You can certainly hire a lawyer, and maybe a simple lawyer letter will get it done. If it doesn't however, a lawsuit for that amount of money...

I agree with my colleague. A "nastygram" from a lawyer may do the job. If it doesn't, and the harm to your business and reputation is...

Can you stay late and come in late next day so there is no OT?

HIs premise is wrong to begin with. If he is making you work over 8 hours in a day, then you are entitled to overtime, even if the next day is...

Can a judge take out of the calendar and computer a Motion for Reconsideration that you filed properly (on time)?

I agree with my colleagues. I will add that if it was simply taken off calendar, but the filing was not rejected, you should contact the clerk...

Don't bother fighting about service. It may be improper, but they will get it right eventually, and you just waste time. I'd deal with the merits...

What can I do to avoid this?

You could object. You could move to quash. You could move for a protective order. But you will probably still need to show up, and if not, you...

Is there anything that can be done when a judge mistakenly says a form has not been filed and delays your case?

If the Judge thinks it is missing, it probably is. Refile it. The worst case scenario is that there are two of something in the Court file. Do...

Argumentative is typically a trial objection used when a question to a witness assumes facts that are contrary to prior testimony. For instance,...

You can't amend out from underneath a pending anti-SLAPP, but after it has been ruled on, there is no reason you could not seek leave to amend the...

Is a notice of non renewal valid if it’s not signed or served?

Reach out to the property management company, even if its not your friend. If you are only asking for one extra month, and are in the position to...