There is no process by which the parties to a lawsuit can seal the file. If you want to keep the details of a dispute confidential, you need to...

It is not clear what you're asking. If the parties have agreed to a settlement, the attorney is required to file a notice. The client must agree to...

Serving complaint late

You don't need an extension. Just serve the complaint.

In a standard contingency deal, what does recovery mean?

Those terms are generally defined in the fee agreement. That's the first place to start. Generally speaking, though, a "recovery" requires that...

No, you cannot sue the insurance company. And if you sue the driver who hit you, his or her insurance company cannot be required to pay for your...

What type of contracts do I need for my hot water system business?

This is the sort of issue where your potential liability is substantial. Don't try to do this on your own. You need to hire an experienced...

Isn't it wrong to plead something in an amended complaint that is contradicted in a previous deposition?

No, there is no law against "pleading in the alternative." It's a commonly-used tactic to make inconsistent allegations in order to make sure all...

Is it illegal to buy something that you only need for one day, then return it for a refund?

You admit that you used the item, if only "a little." You also admit that you failed to return it within the specified time. That means you are not...

To my knowledge the only ex parte relief available for a discovery dispute is an order shortening time for a hearing on a motion to compel. A party...

If a person deposed or in declarations did not answer correctly on a deposition, what are the remedies for the other side?

False statements will hurt the credibility of the party who makes them. But there is generally no "penalty," especially when the statements are...