Meet and Confer before Demurrer
A new law that goes into effect on the New Year (January 1, 2016) will require counsel to meet and confer before filing a demurrer
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Getting Attorney Fees for Writs
Under the American Rule of attorney fees in civil litigation, every party—even the party prevailing—must pay its own attorney’s fees. Unless specific authority granted by
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Make Sure to Define 'Confidential'
As the business world has turned increasingly tech-savvy, more and more employees—even run-of-the-mill support staff—are exposed to what businesses consider “confidential, proprietary, or trade secrets.”
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Options After Temporary Restraining Order is Issued
A temporary restraining order (TRO) is a form of extraordinary emergency relief granted by the court to preserve the status quo to the requesting party.
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The Failure to Mitigate Damages
When a party is harmed, that typically gives rise to a claim for damages. However, an express limitation to the extent of recovery for those
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