Civil: Constitutional Rights
“The pertinent California constitutional provisions governing fundamental civil rights include the following: (1) Freedom of speech,…
Civil: Summary Judgment & Summary Adjudication
“Summary judgment and summary adjudication motions enable a court to determine that the opposing party’s…
Civil: Injunctions
“Injunctions are equitable in nature and the general purpose of prejudgment injunctive relief is to…
Civil: Purpose of Discovery
“Discovery can accomplish the following important objectives: Preserving evidence for trial: Special procedures are available for…
Civil: Anti-SLAPP Motion
“Courts use a two-step process for determining whether an action or a claim is a…
Civil: Defaults
“Technically, defendants are ‘in default’ if they fail to file an answer, demurrer or other…
Civil: Venue
“Venue rules designate a particular county (or counties) within California as the “proper” place for trial of…
Civil: Forum Non Conveniens
“Even if the court has subject matter and personal jurisdiction, it may stay or dismiss the action on the…
Civil: Personal Jurisdiction
“Personal (“in personam”) jurisdiction is required in any action that seeks to impose personal liability…