A personal bond is a way a defendant in a criminal case can be released on their own personal recognizance without needing to post bail. Court Holds Defendant Responsible For Bond The dangers of using a personal bond instead of posting bail is that the individual is held responsible for the full amount of bail should […]

A writ of sequestration is a legal action available before a judgement is given to secure property that is involved in a civil case. In most instances, this course is taken when a party believes that the property will be sold or disposed of before a court issues a final ruling. A writ of sequestration […]

With factors driving more people to rent than buy, the renters market is getting more competitive and more expensive. Landlords in Texas, as in other states, are having to deal with a very negative side of this exchange: evictions. This is why a writ of possession Texas surety bond is becoming very familiar to both […]

Money judgments can be tough on the most resilient of beings and largest of businesses. When a defendant is required to pay out a large sum of money there may be the possibility of taking away the opportunity to appeal because of financial reasons. The courts in New York handle the issue through a stay […]

Have you heard the latest in the Rite Aid case going on in California? Rite Aid is in need of an appeal bond as a Los Angeles County Superior Court denied the company’s post-trial motions to strike down the $8.7 million jury verdict awarded to a former employee. While Rite Aid attempts to circle the […]

One of the risks all businesses face is facing a lawsuit that could harm their ability to operate. Bars and nightclubs and New York deal with lawsuits not only as a risk but essentially an inevitably if they operate long enough. These lawsuits can come with a hefty price. A recourse a business may have […]

Section 8242 of the California Civil Code deals with the surety bond requirements and procedure for releasing of real property from a claim of lien.  The bond in this case is referred to as a Release of Lien bond or, simply, a Mechanic’s lien bond.    Generally, liens are filed against real property by a contractor […]

In 2014 Starbucks filed suit in California seeking to have a preliminary Injunction levied against Howard Heller, the owner of both Specialty Coffees International and Cafe Nu International, for (among other claims) trademark infringement. (Details of the case can be found: here) The defendant failed to answer the complaint and the judge granted the preliminary […]

It is always sad news when there is strife among beneficiaries after a loved one has passed.  It is especially difficult when the strife plays out in public.  After the tragic death of famed Actor/Comedian Robin Williams, his heirs are engaging in just such a public battle; as an article in the New York Times […]