The idea of probate litigation can be scary, and indeed, that fear is warranted. After all, when probate litigation ensues, it is a complicated court process, just like any other litigation. Though, demystifying probate can alleviate some of that fear. The responsible...
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 the person chose....
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. Rarely do copyright...
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 that, in all likelihood, the vast majority of civil...
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 outset, may make it seem like a trial on the issues is all...
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 edge on the competition. Here are three ways that competitive...
There are 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 of an interrogatory are fairly straightforward. So,...
As a developer, you need 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 can seem like a lot of this process is outside of your control. This is especially...
After the initial pleadings are filed in a lawsuit – a “complaint” and an “answer,” in most cases – the case will proceed to what some consider to be the most important part of legal disputes: the “discovery” phase. During this phase of the case, facts and theories...
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...