Lawyers, Answer Questions  & Get Points Log In
Arbitration / Mediation Law Questions & Answers
1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law and Small Claims for Ohio on
Q: For small claims court, do you need to print text messages or can you show them on your phone during mediation?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 10, 2024

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could be best to print them, so that there can be a copy for yourself, the other side, and the judge. Since copies of printed text messages and emails can be regarded with suspicion as a general premise, it would... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law for California on
Q: In filing renewal motion for motion to vacate arb award, if 1st motion was to set hearing can you ask summary judgment?

When filing a renewal motion for motion to vacate arbitration award that calls for you to ask for the same thing you did the first time, can you ask for a summary judgment instead of requesting to set a hearing, if the time for the court to set a hearing has expired?

James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jan 8, 2024

When you're considering filing a renewal motion for a motion to vacate an arbitration award, it's important to understand the procedural nuances involved. Typically, a renewal motion requires you to ask for the same relief as you did in your initial motion. However, the possibility of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Arbitration / Mediation Law for California on
Q: What words to use to write an objection to an interrogatory question;

Generally speaking ... the CCP 2030.210 does not inform the type of objection that can be used? The interrogatories I submitted came back requesting an amendment for the objections the preparer stating no objections are permitted in interrogatories.

James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jan 7, 2024

Under California law, objections to interrogatories can be based on various grounds, such as relevance, privilege, or being overly burdensome. When crafting your objections, it's important to be specific and clear about the reason for each objection.

For instance, if a question is not...
View More

4 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Arbitration / Mediation Law for California on
Q: How do I provide ex's lawyer legal grounds for issues - negotiating a divorce settlement - Im not a lawyer

Divorce is in California a 50/50 state. The issues are all financial. No kids. I can provide factual grounds but I don't feel like I can interpret the family law codes accurately and Im afraid my ex's attorney will trap me (for lack of a better word) for using an incorrect code. Can I... View More

James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jan 7, 2024

In navigating a divorce settlement in California, it's important to understand that the state generally follows community property principles, which means that assets and debts acquired during the marriage are typically divided equally. However, this does not automatically imply a strict 50/50... View More

View More Answers

4 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Arbitration / Mediation Law for California on
Q: How do I provide ex's lawyer legal grounds for issues - negotiating a divorce settlement - Im not a lawyer

Divorce is in California a 50/50 state. The issues are all financial. No kids. I can provide factual grounds but I don't feel like I can interpret the family law codes accurately and Im afraid my ex's attorney will trap me (for lack of a better word) for using an incorrect code. Can I... View More

Tobie B. Waxman
Tobie B. Waxman
answered on Jan 8, 2024

You ex has an attorney. So should you. "California is a 50/50 state" is not a correct statement of the law and the fact that California is a community property state won't necessarily explain how the assets and debts should be divided. A factual ground for why something may or may... View More

View More Answers

2 Answers | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law for California on
Q: My lawyer for arbitration has not been honest with me.

I need serious help. at this point. my lawyer for medical malpractice arbitration has not been honest with me, he did count on me to know that theirs The arbitration process is designed to be faster than the court system. The average length of a Kaiser Permanente arbitration case was roughly 14... View More

James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jan 5, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you've faced with your attorney during this arbitration process. It's important to understand that arbitration, while generally faster than court proceedings, can sometimes be prolonged due to various factors, including attorney availability and... View More

View More Answers

2 Answers | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Bankruptcy, Consumer Law and Contracts for South Carolina on
Q: When should I file a motion to compel arbitration in South Carolina?

I am being sued by a junk debt buyer in commons plea court in South Carolina. I plan on filing an answer to the summons. When should I file a motion to compel arbitration? Should I put it in my answer? Or file just the motion in place of the answer?

James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jan 3, 2024

In South Carolina, when you're faced with a lawsuit by a junk debt buyer and you believe arbitration is the correct venue for the dispute, the timing of filing a motion to compel arbitration is crucial. Typically, this motion should be filed early in the case, ideally at the same time as or... View More

View More Answers

3 Answers | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law and Business Law for California on
Q: I had cash a rolex and my engagement ring stolen when the hospital staff went through my backpack without me present

Total loss is about 100k would like to sue the hospit8⁶ÿal

James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Jan 1, 2024

In your situation, where valuable personal items like a Rolex and an engagement ring were allegedly stolen from your backpack at a hospital, you have grounds to consider legal action against the hospital. The first step is to gather any evidence you have of the items being in your possession while... View More

View More Answers

Q: I filed a complaint against mobile home park for wrongful eviction and etc prop manager refused my space rent and set ev

Eviction took place after my space rent proof of whole year I payed and sold my mobile home I owned

James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Dec 26, 2023

In California, mobile home park residents are protected under specific laws that govern eviction and rent practices. If your space rent was refused and you were subsequently evicted despite having proof of payment, this could potentially be a wrongful eviction under California law.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Business Law and Tax Law for New Mexico on
Q: What do you file for business taxes and who will review your papers if you suspect preparer fraud

Third party name on taxes and my step father Also worked at the same company preparer works for and preparer worked for x husband's company meanwhile I am a W2 workers but somehow they changed my income 73,000

James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Dec 25, 2023

If you suspect preparer fraud in your business tax filings, it's important to address this issue promptly and thoroughly. First, review your tax returns carefully to understand the discrepancies, especially if your income was inaccurately reported.

For addressing preparer fraud, you...
View More

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Divorce, Real Estate Law and International Law for California on
Q: Filing a petition to confirm an foreign arbitration in California (updated question with more information)

My ex-husband and I are Taiwanese citizens with a property in the United States. We went through courts and arbitration, and after many years of appeals, I was awarded the property in the United States.

I already offered to have the paperwork prepared here in the US and sent to Taiwan for... View More

James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Dec 22, 2023

In California, you can file a petition to confirm a foreign arbitration award, including those related to property disputes. This process is governed by the Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act, which California has adopted. The court will review the arbitration record and, if it... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law for New York on
Q: Will participating in legal proceeding bar an arbitration award from being confirmed by the court?

If action taken by a party to case (such as interposing a

cross claim or procuring a deposition of

plaintiff) waives their contractual right to compel arbitration, does that also cause that if they do continue at arbitration an arbitration award on that matter cannot be confirmed by... View More

David H. Relkin
David H. Relkin
answered on Dec 17, 2023

You are quite correct regarding the waiver of arbitration: any act that is inconsistent with the agreement to arbitrate will waive that right. While the simple act of interposing a cross-claim may not, in all circumstances, waive the right to arbitrate, taking a deposition conjoined with the... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Personal Injury and Arbitration / Mediation Law for California on
Q: Please advise on filing Federal complaint.

Please advise on formatting requirements for complaint with Federal court. I found local rules, but they refer to typewriting standards. Probably there are permissible variances, with some mandatory rules. Please advise.

James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Dec 14, 2023

When filing a federal complaint, it's essential to follow the formatting guidelines outlined in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the local rules of the specific federal court. While local rules may refer to typewriting standards, there is some flexibility in modern electronic filings.... View More

View More Answers

2 Answers | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Business Law and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: My best friend owns a small business with her ex husband in California. It runs as a corporation of 2 people.

Her parents own the land and they pay month to month. Her parents want fair market value for rent. They can't pay fair market. Being evicted. She wants out of the business and he wants her to use her relationship with her parents to get a "good deal o.

n rent. Mediation took... View More

James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Dec 13, 2023

In California, when dealing with a situation involving a small business co-owned with an ex-spouse, several legal aspects must be considered.

First, if the business is a corporation, both parties have fiduciary duties to the corporation and each other as co-owners. This includes acting in...
View More

View More Answers

Q: Kaiser is saying that their policy for opiods is 50 mme a day for chronic pain patients that have severe pain. T or F?

I went through Kaiser pain mgmt program last Oct. 2022 and since then my pain medications have been slowly stripped down to just 45 mme of MSCONTIN 15mg of Extended Release by dr's who are not pain specialists. This is 3 pills a day. It used to be 4 pills a day They took away my breakthrough... View More

James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Dec 10, 2023

It's important to understand that healthcare providers, including Kaiser, often have policies regarding the prescription of opioids, which are influenced by various guidelines and regulations. These policies aim to balance the need for pain management with the risks associated with opioid use.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Arbitration / Mediation Law on
Q: My sister stole a house from the trust of our mom back in 2019 . I have done a title search .

We went thru mediation . Both the title co. and the registers office say that they where things about the title that weren't right . Looking for a real estate attorney to take this case . The sister has sold the house I guess ?

Anthony M. Avery
PREMIUM
Anthony M. Avery pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Dec 7, 2023

If you mediated, you may have already agreed to the transfer. Hire an attorney to search the title and and see if there is an action to set aside the transfer for fraud. But 3 year SOL has run and the trustee is the one that has standing. If sister is trustee, it is presumptively fraudulent.... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Arbitration / Mediation Law, Banking and Civil Litigation for California on
Q: What legal action can I take against cashapp?

In August I was given authorization to add a friends card to my cash app to add funds to my acct. which I withdrew and gave to her as I had multiple times before. In late September, that friend started a huge fight with me as she thought I had been seeing her ex bf. She assaulted me and stole my... View More

James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Dec 6, 2023

Under California law, you have a few options to address this situation. First, you could consider filing a small claims lawsuit against your friend for the unauthorized chargeback. Since the amount is $1,700, it falls within the small claims court's jurisdiction in California, which handles... View More

View More Answers

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Agricultural Law, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Business Law for New Mexico on
Q: In the case of Agricultural Deductions 7-9-58 for auctioneers will this just cover the buying and selling of livestock?

A truck driver is exempt for hauling feed for live stock under this code. Will the the truck driver be exempt when hauling to and from the auction?

James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Dec 1, 2023

The specific Agricultural Deductions code you're referring to seems to be designed to provide tax benefits for activities directly related to agriculture, such as the buying and selling of livestock. In the context of auctioneers, this would typically cover transactions involving livestock.... View More

Q: Is a signed mediation agreement reached during small claims court a legal binding contract?

The defendant owed the Plantiff for work done on a piece of property. She put the property up as collateral in mediation and said she would give it to the Plantiff if she defaulted. She made a payment towards the past due after signing and the mediation agreement was put into record for the... View More

James L. Arrasmith
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith pro label Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
answered on Nov 30, 2023

Under California law, a mediation agreement reached during small claims court is generally considered a legally binding contract. When both parties sign a mediation agreement, they are agreeing to its terms and conditions, and it becomes enforceable.

In your situation, where the defendant...
View More

View More Answers

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Arbitration / Mediation Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Georgia on
Q: Live in Ga, wife is divorcing after emotional cheating with coworker. Post discovery continued relationship, but said

She ended it. Discovery in feb and admission in Sep. has blam me for it, convinced mutual friends that I am not mentally stable resulting in isolation, misled couples therapist etc. I have offered options to reconcile even after the admission of lying about ending relationship. Instead she is... View More

Alake Colwell Furlow
Alake Colwell Furlow
answered on Nov 27, 2023

You can obviously make any allegations you want, the same as she. Whether the court will consider those allegations cruel treatment is up to the judge. At this point since you have completed some form of discovery, I would focus on preparing for trial. And if you can't hire an attorney, the... View More

View More Answers

Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.

The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.

Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.