How do I have my case placed back on trial calendar at upcoming OSC Dismissal Hearing Re: Settlement?

You don't have to file anything. As a practical matter, because your OSC is next week, you don't really have time to file anything and assume that...

The 10 days applies to each Defendant for discovery served to that Defendant. Its basically a cooling-off period so the Defendant has time to read...

How to go about getting a lawyer to represent a freelance writer's group in a class-action suit against the state of CA re AB5

I am not familiar with AB5. If the bill hasn't been passed yet, then there is nothing to sue about yet. If it has been passed into law, then the...

I generally agree with my colleagues. I will add that "meeting and conferring" is required before filing a motion. If you are getting close to...

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"Assumes facts not in evidence" is not a valid objection to interrogatories. Interrogatories are part of discovery. /Nothing/ is in evidence at...

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Can I file a motion for a retrial on a non- jury civil case in California?

You don't get do-overs for trial because you didn't get a favorable result and no want to retry the case with new evidence. If you believe that...

I was never properly served, what can I do?

If a default has been entered, you should proceed as my colleague Mr. Daymude suggests. If you have not been defaulted, then you need to move to...

If a case starts with two plantifs can the lawyer diside to drop one of them and continue with the other?la?

The lawyer can always withdraw from representation (except in very limited circumstances). She can fire you. You can fire her. Now she cannot...

Proper Proof of Service?

If no one was in the office then it is not personal, in-hand service, nor is it proper substitute service. You can find some good information...

Any advice on what to do when discriminated against, not paid for work and never received benefits promised when hired?

The only advice is quite trite: contact an employment lawyer. You worked, you should have been paid. You were promised benefits. You weren't...