Opposing counsel shared private legal communications with a 3rd party (non-party to the action); what actions may I take?

Plaintiff has a right to copy his communications to whomever he wants. You also have no recognized right of privacy in communications you send to...

Can you advise on Wrongful Termination in California?

Your uncle may be subject to a collective bargaining agreement or contract of which I am not aware. I assume for purposes of this answer that...

Must I reference a civil code or other code in my affirmative defense, or must I simply explain why I feel it's valid?

It is not necessary to cite to a case or a statute when pleading an affirmative defense. It is typical, however, to cite the specific code section...

It is almost certain that the waiver is enforceable. The US Supreme Court looked at that issue earlier this year in American Express v. Italian...

Is the hearing date decided and given by court at the ex parte for OST for a motion to compel?

My practice is to include a proposed order. I leave blanks for the hearing date, the date the opposition is due, and the date the reply papers are...

I've been hit with financial sanctions and I have no money to pay them. What to do?

The sanctions order can essentially be enforced like a judgment. Failure to produce information in discovery will eventually lead to a motion to...

1. Since the unfiled motion has not been set for hearing, it should not have a hearing date on it. That date will be assigned after the hearing...

Have been sued from a client of my tenant that has a beauty salon in my premises. She did something to her client' s hair I'm

If the court finds that service was proper and you do not respond to the complaint, then a judgment can indeed be taken against you. I believe...

Can my employer start a full blown investigation for financial fraud against me on an anonymous email (with fake email ID)?

You did not have a legal right to be in the meeting with the subordinate. Your employer has a right to conduct the investigation in the way it...

Is a small claims case improperly filed if I'm suing a Probate atty, executor & the estate for defamation, rejection of claim?

To the extent you wish to litigate the rejection of the creditor's claim, that litigation should be in the probate proceeding and not the small...