Is it legal to have a contract sign by employees barring them from working in a competing salon across the street?

No, it is not legal. More precisely, it is unenforceable. (However,there are exceptions. See my recent Avvo Guide on the topic: "Noncompetition...

Is there a best practices to win a case in a way to prevent an appeal?

Yes, appeals can be held to be frivolous. Best way to avoid that is to hire a good lawyer. Seriously. The fact that someone is representing...

Mr. Chen's answer is, as usual, not only correct but also thorough. I suggest that you follow his advice.

Three years ago I won a $5000 small claims court order against someone who committed fraud against me. He still didn't pay.

A judgment rendered by a California court is good for 10 years and can be renewed for another 10, so you should be able to chase this slippery guy...

IM LOOKING FOR AN ATTORNEY THAT CAN HELP ME WITH A MURDER CASE THAT HAPPEN IN OAKLAND CA PRO BONO PLEASE

I know of no way you can change the outcome of the criminal case. However, you may have rights in a civil case. It would be prudent to talk to a...

Looking for a pro bono lawyer to help me with my case in oakland ca

I suggest you contact the County Bar Association in both Alameda County and Contra Costa County to obtain the names of personal injury lawyers who...

I bought a used car yesterday, and the guy screwd me over, what can i do?

Mr. Pederson is, as usual, correct. Probably the biggest problem is whether the seller has any money. I bet he spent yours immediately. He...

As Mr. Doland notes, you do not provide details. However, fraud is a tort. Unless the target is a public entity, if the facts warrant you may...

I fired a consultant after 7 days. she filed for EDD stating that she was fired without a write up. should I be concerned?

Ms. Spencer is absolutely correct. I seriously doubt that she will sue, based on what you included in your statement, above. But, she almost...

Contract for gardening ??

I wonder what you meant by a "strange gardner" -- you have no duty to hire anyone. If this one seems "strange" to you the relationship probably...