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Virtual or In-Person Appearances for Court Conferences and Hearings
Monthly Litigation Law Tip
As courts continue their work to clear the backlog of cases created by COVID-19 restrictions, litigants should carefully analyze each court’s and each judge’s preferences related to virtual or in-person appearances for court conferences and hearings. Trends suggest that in-person appearances may be on the rise.
Dark Patterns: Will Your Website Be CPRA Compliant?
In May, the California Privacy Protection Agency released draft regulations scheduled to take effect on next January….
Homeowner, Know Thy Boundaries: Good Fences, Good Neighbors, & Expensive Disputes
You’ve had that shed, garage, or patio for years. You know, the one that goes right up…
GOTTA KEEP ‘EM SEPARATED: ARBITRATION MOTIONS AND STAY REQUESTS
When a lawsuit is filed, Code of Civil Procedure section 1281 et seq. allows a party (often…
Best Practices for Enforceability of Online Agreements
If you run a business, you probably want to make sure your website’s terms and conditions legally…
Race to Justice: Labor Code Section 925 Allows Suits in Multiple Venues
A recent change in California law aimed at helping employees litigate their claims in this state was…
Watch Your Words: How to Preserve Your Right to Arbitrate
Today we bring you a cautionary tale on the importance of carefully drafting arbitration clauses in contracts….
Looking Behind the Robe: Can You Disqualify Your Judge For Owning Stock?
Surprise! Judges are real people. They buy things like the rest of us. Sometimes they buy things…
New Year’s Resolution: Don’t Outsmart Yourself!
This is the time of year many of us resolve, intentionally or otherwise, to better ourselves. Most…
Every Day Is Cyber Monday When An LLC Dissolves
As shoppers around the country begin to queue for deep discounts on nearly everything under the sun,…