Can a California Company enforce a non-competition clause on an Independent Consultant?

Non-competes are disfavored in CA, unless in conjunction with the sale of a business. There is a difference between non-compete and non-solicit. ...

Can my husband have a private atty for his bail reduction hearing only?

There is no law against it. Let your public defender know what you are doing as the two of them should not be working at cross-purposes. The...

How do I get the one at fault (with no insurance) to pay for my car damage?

My colleague is correct. The other thing to do is have a lawyer send a demand letter before filing the small claims suit.

I have used Amex for the past few years I have never paid late and still they keep reducing my limit .can i sue.

You cannot sue them for decreasing your limit. Many lenders have decreased credit limits in today's economy. That is not a cause for suing. ...

Heat doesn't work in our office, landlord says it's not his responsibility, isn't it?

It normally is landlord's responsibilty unless lease specifically says otherwise. Check the lease. Repair the heat yourself and deduct the cost...

What form/process do I use to get a copy of my lease from my landlord? Our unlawful detainer hearing is in 10 days!

A copy of your lease should have been filed as an Exhibit to the Unlawful Detainer complaint. Get it from that document. You can also serve the...

When should I mail the form?

The form you mail to the protected person does not have the Clerk's stamp on it. In fact, the original you serve on the court has to have a proof...

Is it to late to include my loss income if I have be offered a settlement amount by the adjuster

You can always give a counteroffer to the adjuster, giving your lost income as a reason for the amount you request. The response given is not...

If the lease was to be for longer than 1 year it has to be in writing or it is barred by the Statute of Frauds. A lot of the work done will be...

Points and authorities

There is no form. Most attorneys have a brief that states the facts, recites the provision of the Code of Civil Procedure authorizing the motion...