We are a "do it yourself" nation. If you don't believe me, just take a look at the "how to" section of any bookstore or library and you'll see what I'm talking about. There are books on how to do just about anything, including practicing law. Now, I'm not here to knock those kinds of books because they have their place. I understand that the economy is tough … [Read more...] about Why the “Do it Yourself” Mentality Is A Bad Idea
Archives for August 2010
The Question Nearly Every Client Asks Me . . .
and which is the WRONG question. It goes something like this: "Adrianos, someone wrote defamatory comments about me on the internet and I want to do something about it. Can I file a lawsuit?" This is the WRONG question. Anyone can file a lawsuit at anytime, whether it's defamation, libel, slander, intentional infliction of emotional distress, breach of … [Read more...] about The Question Nearly Every Client Asks Me . . .
Exception To The Discovery Stay Under the anti-SLAPP Statute
As I've mentioned in previous posts numerous times before, upon the filing of an anti-SLAPP motion, "all discovery proceedings" are stayed. However, there is an exception where the Plaintiff can show good cause: (g) All discovery proceedings in the action shall be stayed upon the filing of a notice of motion made pursuant to this section. The stay of discovery shall … [Read more...] about Exception To The Discovery Stay Under the anti-SLAPP Statute