Can Prevailing Defendants Recover Attorney Fees in Elder Abuse Cases? Understanding Gamo v. Merrell

Can Prevailing Defendants Recover Attorney Fees in Elder Abuse Cases? Understanding Gamo v. Merrell

If you’re an executor or personal representative defending an estate against financial elder abuse claims, understanding your rights to recover legal costs is critical. A recent California appellate decision provides crucial clarity... Read more »
Warning: Omitting Defendants in an Amended Complaint Can Lead to Dismissal With Prejudice

Warning: Omitting Defendants in an Amended Complaint Can Lead to Dismissal With Prejudice

In litigation, timing and procedural choices can be just as critical as the merits of a claim. The California Court of Appeal’s decision in Haidet v. Del Mar Woods Homeowners Assn. (2024)... Read more »
Major real estate firms among defendants in 118 data privacy lawsuits

Major real estate firms among defendants in 118 data privacy lawsuits

Nearly a dozen real estate industry firms have been named as defendants in the 118 data privacy lawsuits filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey over the past 10 days by... Read more »
Major real estate firms among defendants in 118 data privacy lawsuits

Opinion: Defendants have solid case for appeal in Sitzer

A few days ago, the three main defendants—National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams and HomeServices—in the Sitzer/Burnett case filed two motions with the court. The first was a motion for judgement as... Read more »
Moehrl commission lawsuit defendants file motion for summary judgement

Moehrl commission lawsuit defendants file motion for summary judgement

The three remaining defendants in the Moehrl commission lawsuit filed a joint motion for summary judgement on Tuesday. The National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams and HomeServices of America, have asked judge... Read more »