A Guide to California’s Changes to Civil Discovery Rules

Amy Frerich and Michael Fullam | Lewis Brisbois California legislators have changed the rules of discovery in civil cases through the passage of amendments to Code of Civil Procedure sections 2016.090 and 2023.050, effective January 1, 2024. Section 2016.090 creates a new set of rules for civil litigators in cases filed on or after January… Continue reading A Guide to California’s Changes to Civil Discovery Rules

Enforcing A Mechanic’s Lien In California? Don’t Waive Your Right To Arbitrate The Dispute

Jeffrey N. Brown | Thompson Coburn LLP | June 13, 2018 On June 6, 2018, the California Court of Appeal held that a contractor waived its right to arbitrate disputes because it recorded a mechanic’s lien and then didn’t follow California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1281.5 in its subsequent lawsuit to foreclose on the… Continue reading Enforcing A Mechanic’s Lien In California? Don’t Waive Your Right To Arbitrate The Dispute

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