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Or maybe I’ve just hit a patch of cases against really unscrupulous adversaries. But, in the last six months, I’ve handled two very similar cases in which the other side refused to produce their business records to us during litigation. As anyone who has been a litigant knows, the law allows parties [Read more…] about What to do when your litigation adversary is stonewalling discovery
For example, if a tenant doesn’t pay her rent, the landlord will sue for the unpaid rents. If a buyer refuses to pay for the product he received, the seller will sue for money. But what can be done if money simply won’t compensate for the problems caused by someone’s breach of a contract? For example, I just wrapped up a case [Read more…] about What to do when money won't compensate you for the other party's breach of your contract
Setting aside issues of child custody, divorces break down into two main issues: 1) division of property, and 2) spousal and/or child support. Various things can make a divorce complicated. But, for the most part, these two issues drive [Read more…] about Double-Counting in Divorce Law: When California Law Makes A Spouse Pay Twice
First and foremost, you should seek out referrals from your friends and colleagues when trying to find an attorney. But, don’t settle for just any referrals. Oftentimes, you’ll receive referrals to “friends” or acquaintances of your colleagues and friends. “He’s a great guy; I play racquetball with Joe,” is a typical example. It may be true that Joe is a great guy – or an even better racquetball player – but you should be looking for a great lawyer.
Not infrequently, a client comes to me because he has been threatened with a lawsuit for his alleged breach of a contract. The first question I generally ask my client is “Did you breach the contract?” Few say “yes” – at least not right away. But, after exploring the situation, [Read more…] about What to do if You Have Breached a Contract