Civil Litigation

1. Types of Civil Litigation
   1. Contract Disputes
      1. Breach of Contract
         1. Material vs. Minor Breaches
         2. Anticipatory Breach
      2. Contract Interpretation Disputes
         1. Ambiguity in Terms
         2. Application of Parol Evidence Rule
      3. Specific Performance Requests
      4. Remedies for Breach
         1. Liquidated Damages
         2. Rescission
   2. Torts
      1. Personal Injury
         1. Accident Liability
            1. Automobile Accidents
            2. Slip and Fall Cases
         2. Medical Malpractice
            1. Standards of Care
            2. Proving Negligence
         3. Product Liability
            1. Defective Design
            2. Manufacturing Defects
      2. Defamation
         1. Libel vs. Slander
         2. Proving Defamatory Statements
         3. Defenses to Defamation
            1. Truth
            2. Privilege
      3. Negligence
         1. Duty of Care
         2. Breach and Causation
         3. Comparative and Contributory Negligence
   3. Property Disputes
      1. Real Estate Disputes
         1. Boundary Disputes
         2. Encroachment Issues
      2. Land Use and Zoning Disputes
      3. Ownership and Title Disputes
      4. Easements and Land Rights
   4. Family Law Issues
      1. Divorce Proceedings
         1. Division of Assets
         2. Alimony and Spousal Support
      2. Child Custody and Support
         1. Best Interests of the Child Standard
         2. Custody Modifications
         3. Visitation Rights
   5. Employment Disputes
      1. Wrongful Termination
         1. At-Will Employment Challenges
         2. Discrimination Claims
            1. Race, Gender, Age Discrimination
      2. Workplace Harassment
         1. Sexual Harassment
         2. Hostile Work Environment
      3. Wage and Hour Disputes
         1. Overtime and Minimum Wage Compliance
   6. Intellectual Property Disputes
      1. Patent Infringement
         1. Examination of Claims and Defenses
         2. Injunctive Relief and Damages
      2. Copyright Disputes
         1. Fair Use Analysis
         2. Licensing and Infringement
      3. Trademark Disputes
         1. Likelihood of Confusion
         2. Trademark Dilution
   7. Landlord-Tenant Disputes
      1. Lease Agreement Violations
         1. Unlawful Detainers (Evictions)
         2. Security Deposit Disputes
      2. Habitability and Repairs
         1. Maintenance Standards
         2. Tenant Rights and Remedies
      3. Rent Control and Increases
         1. Legal Protections for Tenants
         2. Lease Modification Policies