What is the legal status of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of prescribed drugs, and how can one legally address concerns about a family member driving under the influence of such drugs with a child in the car?

June 9th, 2024

I am being sued in small claims court in California because my dog bit another dog at a dog park. The other dog was a three-legged dog on chemotherapy. Initially, the other owner declined to exchange information and later demanded $300, which I agreed to pay in installments due to my unemployment. He is now suing me for the vet bill plus $1,000 for pain and suffering. My dog had never come into contact with a small dog before, and I mentioned that my dog doesn't like small dogs. I found out about the case through mail from a TV show and later through the superior court website. I was not properly served, and the other owner refused my offer of compensation. Is his $1,000 claim valid, and does this case belong in court?

March 9th, 2024

How do I revoke a waiver I gave to my cousin's attorney, which allowed them to not have to USPS mail copies of their court actions and motions?

July 11th, 2024

I have an insurance claim for a rental house that we own. We had a tenant who damaged the property, and we had to evict them and repair the house. I filed a claim with our insurance company, which they eventually paid after some dispute. Now, they are asking for a copy of the lease. What information might they be looking for in the lease that they could potentially use against us?

February 10th, 2024

I have been contacted by two different firms for expert witness work on similar cases in San Francisco and a suburb. Firm 2 is listed as representing the plaintiff in Firm 1's case. If I haven't signed an agreement with Firm 1, can I work with Firm 2 on their case without a conflict of interest? Additionally, I have different engagement letters with different retainer amounts for each firm. Is this acceptable?

September 12th, 2023