How do I decline mediation without risking contempt?

You cannot get out of mediation if the court orders it, and you cannot force the court to change its policy. While you are ordered to mediation,...

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If your nanny was your employee, then you had an obligation to carry workers' compensation insurance to provide coverage for all injuries your...

What to do/who to contact if my employer is not paying overtime at time and a half and doesn't let us know the hours worked?

People are paid incorrectly have a number of claims that can be pursued either before the CA Labor Commission or in court. If your...

I am being sued pro per. I am representing myself. I have brought two motions against plaintiff.

The oppositions are now irrelevant. They will not affect your case at trial in the slightest. You should ignore them, focus on getting the...

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How are sanctions for discovery misuse calculated?

Your sanctions will be based on the costs and attorney's fees you have incurred in connection with the motion. Costs will include the filing fee...

Is it possible that I don't file exhibits with the court?

If you submit exhibits with the service copies to the other side and with the courtesy copy for the judge, they also have to be submitted with the...

A few questions about a pro se complaint filing

You are in a situation to hire a lawyer on a limited representation basis to help you. In this case, you would pay the lawyer hourly for advice...

I wrote a book and published it online through a major book seller. Can I sue the people who give me negative reviews?

I think the analysis of my colleagues needs some refining. They are 100% right that opinions about your book, your writing, your analsysis, and...

Can the Seller of a property cancel the listing agreement because he thinks it's worth more bc of a zoning change?

This is a case where facts are everything. Without knowing a lot more about the terms of the zoning change, the timing of that change, and the...

Promisory note

What's done is done. You have to move on from here. A promissory note in California does not need to be notarized or in any specific form to be...