Should I respond to a summons if I do owe the debt?..

YES! Here's the deal - most credit companies file lawsuits in bulk, and then collect default judgments against the debtors. If you fight them in...

Notice of removal federal court

You would need to notices of removal. Now, that said, make sure that in both instances, federal jurisdiction is warranted. For instance, if, in a...

Do you have to file a motion to add the fictitious business names of two of the defendants to an existing lawsuit?

Probably not. Usually, the situation goes the exact opposite way, in that you name the defendant under the fictitious name and then have to add the...

How can you legally go after registered dental assistants?

Contact an attorney who handles dental malpractice. Now, I'm not sure how many attorneys practice in that area, but since you live in LA, finding...

Presiding judge

I'm pretty sure there is just one presiding judge. Check out the Court's website, www.lacourt.org, and find out.

How to file a motion? The other side's attorney has not answered my Special Interrogatories and it's past his 30 day limit.

You'll have to file a motion to compel. So, if you don't want to hire an attorney, go to your local law library, and look for the Rutter guide,...

As my colleague said, that's definitely illegal, and violates at least three sections of the Labor Code that I can think of off-hand.

I agree with my colleague, mostly, but he is slightly off on the law. You are entitled to a meal period after five hours of work, and an second...

The answer under California law is that. . .it depends, but its probably illegal in your case. California Labor Code sections 551 and 552 prohibit...

Are there legal precedents that would be in my favor when responding to a motion to compel arbitration

Unfortunately, there are a lot of legal precedents that go against you here. What you are describing is a procedurally unconscionable arbitration...