How much longer will this case take

If you attorney is still in the process of contacting the insurance carrier for the very first time, then I'd say look for more than 3 months to...

No. In California, noncompete agreements are automatically void as a matter of law, except for a small set of specific situations expressly...

I worked for this consulting company for the past 7 years. I have not signed any contracts or non-compete with this company.

So long as you are not using any confidential trade secrets of your former employer, you ought to be okay. Keep in mind, however, that anyone can...

Is it an invasion of privacy for a bank to insist on seeing your tax return to get approval for a loan?

No, not at all. Any lender would want to see your income tax returns for the past two years, and may also ask that you authorize them to obtain a...

You can’t appeal a decision if you filed the claim?So as a plaintiff, and I lost my case, I can do nothing about it??

Unbelievable as it may seem to you, that is correct. If you are the plaintiff and you lost the case, you do not have the right to appeal. Only a...

What is best way to fire my attorney and get my files now that my trial is over? I even had to file a complaint with the bar.

You are entitled to the original files. However, your attorney may be correct that the the case may need to remain open until the judgment is...

Both parties signed docs;Owner never delivered or recorded same per understanding of parties. Note reflected other$$ due seller

Yes, this is a real estate contract issue. The seller cannot be compeled to sell. The buyer would lose a specific performance lawsuit. Under...

What's the best way to protect myself legally as a single-member business owner?

Probably an LLC works better for a single owner. In addition, make sure that you have sufficient insurance coverage, which is another...

How can I evict a tenant on a month to month lease in Fairfield as we have other plans for the house?

If the tenant has been there for more than one year, you need to give a 60 day notice to terminate. if less than one year, you need to give a 30...

Plumber is filing a Mechanics Lien against our property. He has suspendent license, work not done, no contract signed.

Unless and until a mechanic's lien is recorded, there isn't much you can do. Also unless and until a lawsuit for foreclose mechanic's lien is...