Contesting a Will A will is a legal document outlining a deceased person’s wishes after they die and how their assets will be distributed to their beneficiaries. Some beneficiaries will receive specific requests and others will obtain remaining assets divided up as...
Copyright Infringement Copyright infringement lawsuits usually involve intellectual property that can be duplicated and sold by the owner, such as a novel or TV script, or formulae for industrial processes that can likewise be converted into large sums of money....
Basics of a Civil Trial Eve Mazzarella discusses how trials in civil lawsuits happen less frequently than many of our readers probably think. The sheer number of lawsuits filed in California and the feasibility of alternative dispute resolution in many cases means...
Alternative Dispute Resolution ADR Eve Mazzarella discusses when businesses in California initially get involved in litigation, many decision-makers likely think “this case is absolutely going to trial.” The differences between the parties in the case, at least at the...
Business Competition Eve Mazzarella discusses how business competition is a driving force in the American business environment, spurring innovation and improving goods and services. There are limits, however, to how far a business person can go in trying to gain an...
What are Interrogatories Eve Mazzarella a Paralegal explains why many times during the course of a lawsuit when our clients have questions about some of the specific legal terms that come up. One such term is “interrogatory.” It sounds like “legalese,” but the basics...
Lender Dispute Eve Mazzarella a Paralegal at Mazzarella Law explains in a lender dispute a developer needs a steady flow of cash to ensure that you can meet deadlines and complete your project on time, on budget, and at an acceptable quality of construction. Yet, it...
Business Litigation Eve Mazzarella a Paralegal explains after the initial pleadings are filed in a lawsuit in business litigation – a “complaint” and an “answer,” in most cases – the case will proceed to what some consider to be the most important part of legal...
When discussing business litigation in California, it is a good idea to start at the beginning – the “pleadings.” These are the documents that are filed with a court at the very start of a lawsuit, consisting of filings from both the “plaintiff” and “defendant.” In a...
From time to time, every business will have a dispute, regardless of the business’s size, staffing or the nature of their business. These business disputes (and accompanying business litigation) can happen between the owners themselves, vendors, investors, contractors...