As a party to a civil case do I have a right to review the original deposition transcript before signing it?

The court reporter does not need to release the original to you. The court reporter has an obligation to ensure that the original remains in its...

Yes. You would have standing under California's unfair competition laws. See specifically, Business and Professions code section 17200, et seq. ...

Addition to the advice given below, I would notify the court that you are unavailable and unable to respond to the subpoena as noticed. You may...

Cable company is suing my father and I for stealing cable. We need help.

The cable company still has to prove its case. Unless it can prove that you were the ones that it illegally hooked your home up to free cable, they...

Can I get a court order to have other side respond sooner to my discovery?

Yes. You can require a party to respond sooner to discovery, but you must have a good reason for doing so. You would need to appear ex parte...

How do I pursue a collection and insurance bad faith case.

Assuming your arbitration award has been converted into a judgment, this is simply a question of judgment enforcement. A suspended corporation is...

Can a self litigant hire an attorney to represent him or her in a motion hearing or an ex parte hearing?

Yes. You certainly can't hire an attorney on a limited basis. In addition, you are always able to attend the hearings with your attorney. However,...

How does my son "escape" a publishing contract and management contract after his band broke up and he is starting over?

I agree. Let an attorney take a look at the contract for you. In the case of a band breakup, there may be a defense of impossibility that may...

If other side submitted nothing but objections to my request for documents can I file a motion to compel right away?

You need to first meet and confer with the other side. If they still refuse to provide responses, then file your motion. You need to file a...

We were rear ended, my wife has no med. ins. And we have very little money to pay for xrays, and other things . who pays.

Your insurance policy will still cover you for the accident. If the other driver was at fault, your medical expenses would be covered under the...