The Los Angeles Superior Court, the biggest court system on earth, continues to take extraordinary measures to deal with the budget crisis in California. Here is an article from Courthouse News that lays out some of the current issues facing the courts. One thing is clear: these cuts will delay trials, which will delay justice. Something must be done at the legislative level. … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Superior Court Continues to Reduce Staff
Miscellaneous
What Is Cyberstalking?
Cyberstalking is the use of electronic media to stalk, harass, or seriously alarm or annoy another person. With the increasing use of the Internet and electronic devices, more and more people are using such media to strike fear and terror into the hearts of others. In fact, many believe that cyberstalking has become more common than physical stalking, which makes sense given … [Read more...] about What Is Cyberstalking?
It’s the Type of Experience that Counts
I'm reading an excellent book by Bryan Garner and Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, entitled "Making Your Case." The first page contains a profound quote by T.W. Wakeling: "Experience is undoubtedly a great teacher, yet it may be counterproductive if what has been cultivated and refined are bad habits. The point is that excellence is the product of diligent … [Read more...] about It’s the Type of Experience that Counts
Los Angeles Court Filing Fees Increase Again . . .
Access to the court system just became even more difficult for litigants whom have limited resources. In an unsurprising (yet still disappointing) move, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed SB 857, which increases filing fees in Los Angeles County and the rest of California. Additionally, because this bill includes an urgency clause, the new fees took effect upon the … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Court Filing Fees Increase Again . . .
You’ve Been Sued . . . Now What?
You wake up one morning and get ready for work, as you would any other morning. You step outside your door and a stranger lunges at you with a fistful of papers in his hands and says, "you've been served." You are shocked, angry, and afraid all in the same moment. What do you do? Like most people, at first you do nothing. You place the stack of papers (which might as … [Read more...] about You’ve Been Sued . . . Now What?