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Law re a corporate officer, personally charged with wrongdoing (piercing the corporate Veil). Can he Defend pro se
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Answered on November 16, 2018
Your question seems to present three scenarios: Whether attorney representation is required for corporations, individuals sued as alter egos, and...
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My commercial tenant just informed us that they filed chapter 11. They owe us Nov rent etc. Can we still evict for non payment?
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Answered on November 16, 2018
Seek advice from qualified bankruptcy counsel. The debtor must accept or reject the lease within 60 days, so the question may be answered for you....
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Does anyone know about the judicial settlement mediation?
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Answered on October 23, 2018
Based on what you are saying it's not clear if you are talking about a judicial mediation offered through the court or a private mediation. Go to...
Is it legal for the neighbor in our apartment complex next door to run a dog grooming business on her back patio?
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Answered on October 23, 2018
There are at least three possible reasons such a business may be improper. HB city zoning laws, nuisance laws, and the apartment rules. Start...
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What are the time limits on discovery, specifically depositions for a Trial of TRO?
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Answered on October 19, 2018
The court will have discretion to permit the additional deposition time even though the discovery cut off has passed. It happens frequently.
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my neber smoking to much weed like 20 hours a day can i do enyting or not?
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Answered on October 19, 2018
Smoking can be a nuisance if it is excessive and unreasonably interferes with your use and enjoyment. If they are in the same apartment building...
Is the settlement void if opposing counsel don't follow what they said they would do?
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Answered on October 18, 2018
The settlement agreement is a contract and it can be enforced in the event of a breach. If the case dismissed you can enforce the agreement by...
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What is my liability when my dog kills another dog?
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Answered on October 18, 2018
California has a strict liability statute for dogs. See Civil Code 3342. You are responsible even if you are not a fault.
How do I file evidence so that the judge and the mediator can see it if I don’t have a lawyer?
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Answered on October 17, 2018
In a standard mediation you provide your evidence directly to the mediator with a brief explaining your position. No declaration is necessary. A...
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Started a will in June taking very long?
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Answered on October 17, 2018
Sorry to hear about your wife. That is a long time to complete a will, if that is the only issue. You are free to fire a lawyer at any time, but...