Sue or small claims for mishandled belonging and misplaced

Your question isn't clear. What happened? It sounds like you took your vehicle to the dealership to be detailed, and you found some of your...

For a mandatory settlement conference brief, are parties allowed to include previous settlement offers and oral settlements?

Yes. However, as Attorney Stempler points out, there might not be a need to attend the Mandatory Settlement Conference if the parties already...

Independent Contractor pay issues.

Are you saying you haven't been paid at all for 8 years, or only recently? If the former, then the statute of limitations will limit your...

Can i sue and how likely am i to win the case?

Although you fee humiliation and emotional stress, you haven't provided enough facts showing discimination. You should take a look at the...

Terminated by CA-based company but I worked in FL and TX. Will CA labor laws apply?

If there is a letter agreement which states that California law applies, then California law should apply with respect to the non-payment of your...

May I transfer real estate title into my trust by quitclaim? And, if so, what are the pros and cons of using this method?

Yes, you can use a quitclaim deed toi transfer your ownership interest in the undeveloped land to your trust. You should consider whether...

Can a retired judge sign a search warrant

Yes, a retired judge sitting on assignment can sign a search warrant. (See Canon 6 of the California Code of Judicial Ethics).

Yes, a retired judge sitting on assignment can sign a search warrant. (See Canon 6 of the California Code of Judicial Ethics).

The water heater exploded and damaged my electronic, should the landlord responsible to replace them?

Yes, I think the landlord should bear at least part of the responsibility for the damages caused by the water heater which exploded. You should...

I gather in California, the interest rate on a lien is 10%. But, I can't find the relevant code for that. Can you help?

You are referring to the post-judgment interest rate of 10% per annum. California Code of Civil Procedure section 685.010 provides: "(a) ...