What is the Statute of Limitations for both legal malpractice and for breach of fiduciary duty related to negligence in CA.?
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Answered on September 07, 2015
Beware the short (1 year) malpractice deadline, which arguably applies to all related claims, but do pursue enhanced remedies for elder abuse.
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Are the statute of limitations for filing a civil suit against a government agency suspended until the criminal process is
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Answered on September 06, 2015
I've not heard of such a suspension. Government deadlines tend to be hard.
Can we be sued for routing storm runoff water from a private street through our property onto a neighbor's property?
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Answered on September 06, 2015
I agree with the others. Bear in mind that if the neighbor ultimately sues you, its lawyer will look for code/permit violations to make you...
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Discrimination, mental and physical torchering and no overtime.
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Answered on September 06, 2015
Try to keep copies of anything that evidences your allegations. You can also make a wage/hour claim to the Labor Commissioner.
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Can I sue for malicious prosecution?
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Answered on September 06, 2015
This generally sounds like a situation meant to be rectified by laws on malicious prosecution, false arrest, etc., but there are so many immunities...
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Should mutual releases be included in a stipulation of settlement?
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Answered on September 06, 2015
Yes! If you are a settling plaintiff, put "mutual release of all claims" in all the papers, to ensure you are not then sued.
If I'm behind on the rent for my small business, can the land owner place a lien on my house?
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Answered on September 05, 2015
I could be wrong, and it could depend on what your lease says, but I think they'd at least need to obtain a judgment against you first.
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Do I oppose a Motion to Declare Requests for Admissions Deemed Admitted or just show at court on the date stated in the motion?
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Answered on September 05, 2015
It sounds like you already lost one discovery motion, and the present motion for deemed admissions would likely mean you lose the whole case. You...
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Labor attorney question....company violating labor code by salaried managers working hourly postions way past the 49/51% rule...
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Answered on September 05, 2015
It depends what documents and witnesses say. Try to collect supporting ones before the company gets wise to a pending claim.
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Dismissed from nonprofit faith based transitional home after asking for disability accommodation. I have M.S. Help?
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Answered on September 05, 2015
Not that I can see from the question, since there doesn't seem to be any employment relationship. Maybe a local legal aid office could help.
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