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Could an attorney represent me to file suit against Management for the defamation of my character and for my unjust eviction?
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Answered on October 12, 2015
If the information divulged is true, then no defamation/slander or libel claims. But you may have a claim for Public Disclosure of Private Facts. ...
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I am currently employed and I have a pending lawsuit against one of my previous employers. If I tell my current employer about
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Answered on October 12, 2015
I think that would be a violation of Labor Code 1102.5 subdivision (d). You might want to have an honest talk with your employer indicating what is...
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Do I need a person injury lawyer?
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Answered on October 12, 2015
You'd have to file a Government Tort Claims Act form with the city within six months of the incident to preserve your right to file a lawsuit. I'm...
The defendant requests me, the Plaintiff, for a statement of damages pursuant to CCP Section 425.11 . What must I do?
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Answered on October 12, 2015
Here's the form. It's only applicable to PI cases. Don't let them bully you into a statement of damages for non-personal injury claims....
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I'm in CA. During a probationary period at work I'm told that I need to complete an online assessment. Is this legal?
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Answered on October 11, 2015
It could be problematic if you are disabled and for a few other reasons, too. You'd have to disclose more about the test and who is reviewing it...
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How long to do I have to file an answer/reply or objection to Defendants' answers of affirmative defenses?
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Answered on October 11, 2015
You are not required to do so, and it is sort of rarely done at least from what I've seen in Northern Cal, but you could file a demurrer to the...
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I was in a meeting 3 bosses to try to resolve workplace conflict with coworker. Co worked called me narcissist
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Answered on October 11, 2015
I would say no b/c it's subject to a finer point in the litigation privilege at Civil Code Section 47(c). If you file, you could face an Anti-SLAPP...
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Do I need to make a civil claim or small claim?
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Answered on October 11, 2015
Yes, you'd need to a file a claim first. An attorney could file in limited or unlimited civil, name "Jane Doe No. 1" or "Jane Doe" as the...
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Is this discrimination?
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Answered on October 11, 2015
Well, if you weren't deprived any actual business services by Disneyland based on your (presumed) status as heterosexual, then it's not...
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Answered on October 10, 2015
In SF Superior, they are discretionary but sometimes frowned upon as overkill. I would say go in Ex Parte and ask permission to file on Tuesday...
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