How to count 5 days to serve prior to trial date??

What is the basis for your statement that you can serve the cross-complaint 5 days before the trial date? Usually, you can do that as of right...

May I assign a $2K debt (resulting from a bounced check) to a paralegal to pursue a small claims action?

I believe that you can assign this debt, but you may need to attend the hearing if your testimony is necessary to establish the validity of your...

What is the customary rate for "sanctions" when a pro se litigant files a motion to compel?

If you are pro se (pro per), the court will not award sanctions for your time - only for an attorney's time.

What is the difference between "ACTUAL FRAUD" and fraud or is there one?

Not more serious - it is what is more commonly known as fraud. Actual fraud involves an intentional deception, as opposed to constructive fraud,...

What documents need to be filed along with a complaint in L A Superior Court Unlimited? Civil Cover Sheet I assume...

also a Civil Case Cover Sheet Addendum. See this page from the LA Superior Court website: http://www.lacourt.org/division/civil/CI0018.aspx

You can file a lawsuit against a Doe defendant (the hacker), and then issue a subpoena to the ISP for the hacker's name and contact information.

When filing a claim for discrimination is it mandatory to specify the type

Yes, you will have to explain the facts that show discrimination. But this claim will be very difficult to establish without an attorney.

How can I prove bias & can I appeal? THX!

You have not provided any basis to challenge the judge for bias.

The Ruling Notice I received is vague on what it ruled on. Is it OK to ask the court for clarification?

You could write the court a letter (making sure to cc the other side and attach a proof of service) asking for a clarification. But there is no...

I incorporated my 501c3 charity in California and now I need a file a civil case against a former partner

What you want to file is not a simple lawsuit. You should seek representation by an attorney if you want to succeed.