Is there a way to debate whether HOA followed ADR before filing a lawsuit?

Your question is short on substantive facts, but the way to "debate" in litigation is to oppose the association's action through appropriate...

MSJ Hearing?

As a practical matter, you cannot force them to attend. If they do not oppose, they risk losing the judgment. MSJ hearings are almost universally...

A TRO is a form of injunction issued on a temporary emergency basis: Temporary Restraining Order. The purpose is to freeze the status quo until a...

Extension

Technically a late pleading is subject to a motion to strike, but don't count on winning your case that way. Thy policy is to promote resolution on...

What are some charges that can result in a lawsuit for a rival company holding and threatening to use blackmail on a rival?

While I agree with all of the counsel above, the facts you describe may in fact rise to level of extortion. Sometimes private warnings are...

We have been living in a apt for seven years with black mold,but this apt was a garage in this now converted into an studio

Sorry for your difficult situation. First, protect yourself and your family from further medical harm. Second, if you are serious about a claim,...

What are my options?

So sorry to hear that. First, keep trying to contact your lawyer in every way possible, especially in writing. Second, you can notify the court...

Can I Amend a Motion that has been filed?

The motion deadlines are set by statute (see CCP 1005), but late papers can be filed and will not be rejected (CRC 3.1300). The court has...

Motion to Strike Complaint?

Agreeing with attorney James, you either strike the whole complaint as improperly filed, or your strike specific improper language that must be...

Agreeing with counsel, there is no rule that says what you suggest. There are arguments to be made, but they require marshaling all the evidence...