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  • Litigation Changes for 2021

    Litigation Changes for 2021 By: Robert J. Enos, Esq. and Tanner N. Puryear, Esq. January 12, 2021 2020 was a year of change and the law is no exception. Most hearings are now remote, and civil trials have been significantly delayed. While we anticipate these changes will revert back to “normal” once the pandemic is […]

    Going to Trial — Litigation Part 9

    Today, we continue our look at the litigation process and examine the trial phase. The vast majority of civil cases in California settle before trial. But if you do go to trial it is important to understand that process. As always, if you have any questions about your real estate, business, estate planning, or any […]

    Understanding the Case Management Process – Part 5

    Today, we continue with our series on litigation and we look at the case management process. While it may seem trivial, the case management process plays a central role in moving an action towards a trial. As always, if you have any questions about your real estate, business, estate planning, or any other legal issue, […]

    Enforcing Your Rights in Discovery

    Today, we continue with our series on litigation and we look at how to enforce discovery rights. Sometimes the opposing party just won’t cooperate and provide responses that they are legally obligated to provide. When that happens you have to take action to require they provide the information. As always, if you have any questions […]

    Using Discovery Tools in Litigation

    Today, we continue with our series on litigation and we look at discovery in litigation. There is an old saying in litigation that cases are won and lost in discovery. This is the tool used to gather those facts that will be critical to prosecuting or defending your action. As always, if you have any […]

    California Supreme Court Makes It Harder for Employers to Classify Workers as Independent Contractors

    Today, Elizabeth brings us an important article related to a recent California Supreme Court decision affecting the classification of workers between employees and independent contractors. This has long been a hotbed of litigation the rules get trickier everyday. As always, if you have any questions about your real estate, business, estate planning, or any other […]