California Law

Are Lottery Winners Required to Reveal Their Identities?

Every few months it seems, a major lottery jackpot reaches unprecedented heights. The person (or people) with the winning ticket(s) enjoy their brief moment of fame and their suddenly larger bank account. For some, however, the negatives of winning the lottery can outweigh the positives.  Numerous stories around the country have highlighted how unpleasant, and… read more

What Exactly Can a Process Server Do To Serve Papers?

When one party chooses to take legal action against another—whether it be a lawsuit after a car accident, divorce, or other matter—a notice of the action and/or a summons to appear before a judge to resolve the dispute needs to be delivered to the defendant.  In California, just about anyone over the age of 18… read more