Mediation question.

If you signed a binding settlement agreement, the settlement may not be reversed because improper people were present.

My wife my wife and I were served with a restraining order based on lies?

You need to oppose the restraining order in Court and expose the lies.

Can I get treble damages .Damages are worse now since he never completed signed contracr

Yes, if contractor was unlicensed. CCP 1029.8

I need to file an EX PARTE MOTION TO CONTINUE CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE (civil, pro per). What documentation do I prepare?

Yes have all required parts, but the can be very brief and simple.

If lawyer if fired for possible malpractice, is the llp firm liable?

Yes, in a lawsuit against the attorney and the former law firm, the insurance covers the fired lawyer and the firm is liable for the attorney’s...

Is atty/client software like "MyCase" info privileged??

Attorney does not violate client confidentiality by having other staff of the attorney see confidential communications. Even where...

Is a gym contract enforceable with discriminatory terms?

There is not unlawful discrimination here. It is a matter of contract terms. They allow anyone “hospitalized” for relief.

Who keeps the original summons and complaint? The clerk? Court file?

In California, copies are served. The proof of service is filed, but the original summons is no longer required to be filed.

Do Appelate lawyers ever discuss merits of the case ?

Yes. in an attempt to settle. Otherwise, all points are made in the briefs.

You may have a case if the store had Notice it was there, it was there a long time, or the employees were responsible for the liquid on the ground.