Can I argue the retainer fee with opposing counsel would require their attorney to pay the initial costs of arbitration?

You know the rule, and your proposed argument would not be persuasive.

Do I need to file a mediation extension or jury trial extension?

There's no form. You need to contact opposing counsel and stipulate to extend the trial date with court approval, or you file a motion.

No, it's trespassing. You may need to consult an attorney to contact your landlord's attorney. The fact that your key has not been returned means...

Under CCP 415.40, when is service completed even if the letter is refused?

I don't understand your question. Under CCP 415.40, service is complete as stated, but that applies only to an defendant out of state. The...

Can I go after CPS for harassment considering they have enough evidence of no harm being done to my son? How do I stop it?

Your ex is harassing you, not CPS. Talk to a family law attorney about what he's doing. Making false reports to an agency can carry criminal...

Take the traffic school to lessen the effect of the point on your license and the likelihood of higher insurance rates. I also strongly recommend...

Judge sentenced me to 30 days suspended for writing F OFF on a discovery request can I appeal this

And under the same rules, your objections must be in the proper form. You can appeal it if you like, but it's probably futile.

What To Do With Plaintiff's Attorney Resorting To Bad-Faith Tactics?

You can file a 1030 noticed motion; the clerk will give you a hearing date. Unfortunately I don't see a motion for sanctions being granted here. ...

I wanted to confirm if this is good cause for an ex parte....also, is a motion to modify a court's order brought ex parte?

You can try it, but I don't see the irreparable harm that would occur if your relief is delayed by a month or so. You can meet and confer as...

Can I file a "notice" rather than a motion asking the court to clarify an order it made?

A notice is not a motion, and they are not interchangeable. What you received about the ex parte was probably a notice of motion. Because you're...