Civil Litigation

Using Civil Law Resources to Avoid Noisy Neighbors

In a residential neighborhood, there are certain laws that are in place to keep the neighborhood safe and quiet for…

10 years ago

The Major Differences between Criminal and Civil Law

In the United States and some countries abroad, there are two main types of basic law, criminal and civil. There…

10 years ago

Civil Lawsuits Stemming from Slander and Libel

The most popular civil law cases that are widely known across the nation are defamation of character or slander cases.…

10 years ago

Civil Laws Surrounding Sexual Harassment and Misconduct

There are many cases that travel through the court systems that involve sexual harassment or misconduct. This can be anything…

10 years ago

Claim of Lien: The Association’s Upper Hand, Part 1

By: Eric L. Hostetler, Esq. Whether you are president of your condominium association or homeowner’s association, you are aware of…

10 years ago

Steve Collins vs. Monterey County Water Agency Saga Continues

Former Monterey County Water Agency board director Steve Collins recently plead “no contest” to charges of “double-dipping” as a paid…

10 years ago

Finally a Victory for Shannon Santimore and her Legal Team after a 2 Year Battle

Sometimes you really have to stand up and cheer for our wonderful legal system. It may take some time to…

10 years ago

Costa Concordia Survivors File Suit in Florida

It has been in the news a lot lately that the sunken cruise ship, Costa Concordia, is being refloated and…

10 years ago

Civil Lawsuit for Gross Negligence in Boating Tragedy

It is something that nobody likes to think about, but if you are involved in an unfortunate incident that injures…

10 years ago

Can the Government Take your Property?

Citing civil forfeiture laws, it is not uncommon for police to take property after suspecting someone of being engaged in…

10 years ago