Will an order for a Subpoena be listed in the case summary? Is a subpoena valid if the clerk who's signature is on it is retired

The subpoena is likely still valid even if the clerk is now retired. The clerk of the court in which the action is pending issues the deposition...

Should u sue a store for a false arrest. That potentially cost me hundreds of thousands.

You may have a claim against the store for trade libel or defamation of character. What information do you have that would support that you lost a...

I am a party to a lawsuit, and I want to serve a motion to quash a deposition subpoena. It says I must do so at least five days

You can serve the motion either personally or via mail. If you serve by mail, 5 days are added to the time that the opposing party has to respond....

My brother went into sudden cardiac arrest in a public place. Are there grounds for a lawsuit?

It sounds like security acted negligently, and had they not refused to allow anyone to help your brother, he may have survived. This is absolutely...

Should I sign this agreement?

The attorney should not be pursuing a default judgment against you If you are in the process of negotiating a settlement agreement and payment...

I was in a car accident and didnt know it was a gap in my car insurance , can i reinstate on the spot

There are several things you can look at. My colleagues are correct that simply renewing your policy now will not get you covered for the...

At case management, does the judge mandate a trial date?

The court may set a trial date at the case management conference. However, very often the date for trial is not set until the parties have all...

Cutting stuff out on transcribed statement?

If it is your insurance company, they owe you a duty of good faith and fair dealing. A correct and complete transcript of your statement should...

Do I need to be a lawyer to take a deposition in California?

You should ask your friend the lawyer. You cannot take a deposition on behalf of someone else. That is called practicing law without a license. ...

No. Under California law, failing to respond to a discovery demand within the time permitted waives all objections to the demand—including claims...