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Equitable tolling applies in criminal and civil proceedings, including in removal proceedings under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). [2] Equitable tolling is a common principle of law stating that a statute of limitations shall not bar a claim in cases where the plaintiff, despite use of due diligence, could not or did not discover the injury until after the expiration of the ...
(That is, the statute of limitations can be 'tolled' (paused) for a period of time, granting one party additional time to file a lawsuit). Even if a statute doesn't explicitly contain a provision for tolling, courts can sometimes toll a statute of limitations under the principle of equity, generally when the plaintiff—through no fault of ...
A civil statute of limitations applies to a non-criminal legal action, including a tort or contract case. If the statute of limitations expires before a lawsuit is filed, the defendant may raise the statute of limitations as an affirmative defense to seek dismissal of the claim. The exact time period depends on both the state and the type of ...
In December 2020, the New York State Legislature passed a state moratorium on evictions. [11] In May 2021, the legislature extended the moratorium until August 31. [12]The Supreme Court struck down a provision of the state moratorium that protected people who filed a form declaring economic hardship, rather than providing evidence in court.
Here’s an update from the DMV on the future of mobile driver’s licenses in California: The California DMV’s process for getting a mobile driver’s license or MDL can be completed in minutes.
Lawyers for former Sacramento City Councilman Sean Loloee are asking a federal judge to toss out most of the 25-count indictment against him, arguing that many of the charges stems from years-old ...
Statewide, 227 COVID-19 deaths were reported for the week ending Feb. 21 — a tally that pushed California's cumulative COVID-19 death toll above 100,000. The winter high saw 407 COVID-19 deaths ...
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) – Includes $1200 stimulus checks, March 2020 Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act – April 2020 Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 – June 2020