Whether you are representing yourself in a lawsuit (also known as Pro Se or In Pro Per) or you are a seasoned litigator, you will be coming across motions repeatedly in the arena of civil litigation. A motion is request made to the court by one of the parties involved – and it is often … Read Article
If you are representing yourself in court (also known as pro se or in pro per) it is important to distinguish between two distinct types of law: substantive law and procedural law. Substantive law is the set of laws that define the rights and responsibilities of citizens and that provide the legal framework for resolving … Read Article
Lawyers can be expensive. And law is complicated. Yet, there are many aspects of a civil lawsuit which you can manage yourself with the right tools. But first, let’s clarify what “civil litigation” means. Civil litigation is a legal process in which two parties (most often individuals or organizations) seek help from courts to resolve … Read Article
The classic Christmas movie, “Miracle on 34th Street” might have been Santa’s first foray into a courtroom but it was not his last. From actual lawsuits over Santa images to tongue-in-cheek blog posts, Santa and the law go hand in hand more than one might think. This week SmartRules is sharing snippets from the some … Read Article
Elon Musk put the future of Twitter in the hands of the users who happened to be online at the time he posted a poll asking if he should step down as head of Twitter. On December 18, 2022, Musk posted: “Should I step down as head of Twitter? I will abide by the results … Read Article
Love him? Hate him? Everyone has an opinion about Elon Musk. But while he may be a difficult person to work for, he is making strides in protecting children from sexual exploitation, the likes of which have not been seen at Twitter prior to Musk coming on board. The not so good: From being accused … Read Article
Something that is easy to take for granted in life is that TV judges are on TV, and courtroom judges are in courtrooms. This distinction was not so clear in Cleveland, Ohio. Municipal Judge Pinkey Carr’s courtroom antics were so dramatic that she has been indefinitely suspended for violations of professionalism, egregious conduct, and compromising … Read Article
Did you know that “Italy’s #1 Brand of Pasta” is not actually made in Italy? You’ve been warned. That two dollar box of Barilla pasta (vs. its cheaper alternatives) you may have purchased features false advertising according to two Californian plaintiffs. Matthew Sinatro, of San Francisco, and Jessica Prost, of Los Angeles, both claimed to … Read Article
If you’re looking for WiFi when you’re out in the world in Los Angeles, the county of LA publishes an interactive map of easily accessible WiFi hotspots. From Lake Los Angeles to Malibu, from Playa Vista to Claremont, from Long Beach to West Hollywood there are plentiful WiFi hotspots out there making life just a … Read Article