Category: Litigation

Labor Code section 1198.5 is an important law that Plaintiff’s attorneys often use prior to a lawsuit. In most cases, an employer receiving one of these demand letters is going to be soon on the receiving end of a lawsuit. Read on for more information. What is a Labor Code 1198.5 Inspection Demand? Labor Code…

Let’s face it — not all business transactions turn out the way the parties originally intended. Most disputes can be resolved amicably by thoughtful communication and deliberation. However, some disputes just can’t be solved amongst the parties. This is where the courts step in. The state and federal courts are where many business issues end…

Has someone broken a promise that was made to you? That’s another way of saying that someone has breached their contractural obligations. If the broken promise is serious enough, you can sue the other side for damages. This is called “breach of contract.” Contracts are essentially lists of mutual promises. Enforceable contracts can be made…

I’ve written recently about judgement liens and on how to collect on civil judgements. But what happens if the person that owes you money declares bankruptcy? I know quite a lot about this because a large part of my legal practice is based around consumer and small business bankruptcy. One of the top reasons an individual declares bankruptcy…

Congratulations! You have obtained a civil judgement in California. How exactly do you get your money? This is a common question that clients ask me. Here are some tips. 1. Obtaining the judgement is just the first step Money judgements are just pieces of paper. For the most part, the court system leaves it up…

Civil lawsuits in Sacramento can take years from start to finish. On the other hand, a default judgement (where the defendant doesn’t appear to defend the action) can occur in just a few months. In either case, a prevailing party in a lawsuit is granted a judgement. What next? Judgements are just paper After winning…

Filing a lawsuit in a Sacramento court isn’t free. There is almost always a filing fee associated with starting a new lawsuit. The filing fee will depend on the court in which you are filing and the type of lawsuit involved. Sacramento Superior Court The Sacramento Superior Court classifies lawsuits based upon the amount of…

Sacramento – In an important ruling, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California ruled against serial ADA attorney Jason Singleton and his client. Mr. Singleton, infamous in Northern California for his relentless pursuit of small businesses like the iconic Squeeze Inn burger restaurant in Drive-by lawsuits, filed a lawsuit under a federal…

Last month I wrote about the first step in a Labor Commissioner case: the Notice of Claim and Conference. Assuming that you are not able to resolve the claim informally at the conference, the Labor Commissioner will then set the matter for a formal hearing. Here in Sacramento, hearings are being set between six and…