Mandatory Settlement Conference

An MSC is a mandatory settlement conference. Mandatory only means that you have to go. It does not mean that you have to settle. The only...

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Can I sue the county and city for misshandling a 911 call and causing my wife's death?

We do not have enough details to know for sure, but you may have a viable claim. You need to talk to a Personal Injury attorney immediately. At...

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What is the statute of limitations for a restraining order?

Statutes of limitation are particularly factual inquiries, so we cannot really tell you the limitations period that might apply here. Attorney...

How long does it normally take to get an appeal decision from the Board?

Your question is too vague. The Board of what? If you tell us what board you are waiting for a decision from, one of the attorneys familiar with...

Can i be served by certified mail?

Attorney Chen is correct. It sounds like this case is a superior court case (dissolution of a partnership, whether business-type or domestic...

It isn't clear what the procedural posture is here. Complaints in California are liberally construed when reviewed on demurrer. If the...

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Personal service requirements

My colleagues are correct. You do not need to hire a professional process server. But there are certain situations where a professional is a good...

Yes, the company can change its name. But how you handle it depends on why. Was it bought by another company? Just change its name? Incorporate...

Writ of Mandate Petition, just filed, left out a page, how do I properly correct this error?

You are not the only person this has ever happened to! Believe me, it happens to lawyers more than they would prefer the public know about! If...

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Would a stipulated settlement with a licensing board come under Evidence Code 452(c)? If not, can I oppose it's inclusion?

I agree with my colleagues. I write a separate answer only to point out to you that licensing boards ARE part of the executive or judicial...