by atak_dev | Aug 1, 2017 | Litigation
Ordinarily, the first step in the appellate process is to file a notice of appeal in the superior court. It is imperative that a notice of appeal is timely filed. This is because timely filing of the notice of appeal vests jurisdiction in the appellate court and,...
by atak_dev | Jun 12, 2017 | Litigation
We have been taking a lot of depositions lately and, in so doing, we have noticed a lot of improper coaching of witnesses during deposition by opposing counsel. This caused us to revisit the Los Angeles County Superior Court’s Rules Guidelines for Civility in...
by atak_dev | Jun 12, 2017 | Litigation
What do Mammoth Lakes, California, skiing and ski rentals have to do with amending complaints? The answer arises out of a case Kittredge Sports Company v. Superior Court (1989) 213 Cal. App. 3d 1045, a case that provides guidance on amending the complaint. We...
by atak_dev | Jun 11, 2017 | Litigation
Recently the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal shed some light on homeowners/mortgagors who, pursuant to the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”), sue foreclosing lenders for unlawful debt collection. Although the Ninth Circuit has definitively decided...
by atak_dev | Jun 11, 2017 | Litigation
A writ is a formal written order issued by a court directing a party to perform or refrain from performing a specific act. Among the various types of writs, the writ of attachment stands out as a particularly powerful legal remedy, allowing a plaintiff to seize a...
by atak_dev | Jun 11, 2017 | Litigation
Understanding Lis Pendens: The Basics Lis pendens is Latin for “suit pending”. It is also often referred to as a Notice of Pendency of Action. It is a notice recorded with the County Recorder’s Office in the county where the property is located that puts the world on...
