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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.
COUNT AND RECOUNT: DON’T LET CALENDARING ERRORS DOOM YOUR MSJ
The field of civil litigation is littered with numerous pitfalls for the uninitiated. One of the most…
VRBO Owners Fought the Law – and the Law Won
The market for VRBO, Airbnb, and other short-term rentals has boomed in California as owners use them…
Don’t Roll the Dice on Discovery Deadlines – It Will Cost You
Pete Rose once said, “Unfortunately, gambling and winning don’t often go hand-in-hand.” A recent appellate court decision…
Cracking The Armor Of An Arbitration Award
As California Courts continue to be impacted by the pandemic, and litigants are experiencing long delays on…
Careful What You Contract For … You Just Might Get It.
Careful What You Contract For … You Just Might Get It. “Contracts are, by their very nature,…
ATVs and the FRCP: Two Reasons To Use Due Care
A recent case, Liberty Ins. Co. v. Brodeur, serves as a reminder to take care when making…
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…