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Court news & updates

July 31, 2020: weekly court updates

This week: Judicial Council budget announcements, LASC requires hearing dates for Civil Motions, and courts dismiss jury services and suspend jury trials.

Court news & updates

July 24, 2020: Weekly court updates

This week, Butte and Marin Counties declare court holidays, Orange County implements new rule for document titles, and more.

Court news & updates

July 17: Weekly roundup of court updates

This week: Alameda updates filing guidelines, Sacramento and San Mateo reintroduce holidays for the purpose of computing time, and the use of technology for proceedings continues to grow.

Technology

10 behind the scenes facts about eFiling you might not know

Get an inside look into the ins and outs of eFiling, including signatures, rejections, fees, and more.

Court news & updates

July 10, 2020: Weekly roundup of court updates

This week: Alameda adds furlough days, San Luis Obispo declares court holidays, courts update operations plans, and more.

Court news & updates

New! Court information pages for every California county

Learn more about the nuances of your county including services and deadlines, filing types, contact information, and more.

Productivity

Videoconferencing tips for making the most of virtual meetings

No matter which videoconferencing tool you use, here are some potential issues to be aware of and some solutions to try out to keep your meetings smooth.

One Legal product news

12 resources for managing digital documents from One Legal

Check out these helpful how-tos and step-by-step guides to help you stay sane while collaborating on, sharing, and filing digital documents.

California

COVID-19: California Judicial Council Issues Emergency Rules

The California Judicial Council has issued 12 Emergency Rules setting out how the court’s will operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several touch on civil litigation.

Productivity

How to nail the presentation you’ve been asked to give at your firm

The better you present the more cache you’ll build among your co-workers and employers. Here are our top tips for nailing your next presentation.

Professional growth

8 traits of a methodical paralegal (and why you should be one)

Paralegals should be many things, and methodical is one of them. Here are some of the qualities that define a methodical paralegal and why that’s important.

Wellness at work

How to start planning your retirement from a law firm

When planning your retirement from a law firm, a succession plan is essential Here are 4 key areas to address when preparing to “pass the torch.”

Professional growth

Alternative career paths for legal professionals

Is your fire for the legal profession waning? There are plenty of things you can do with your legal training besides practicing law. Here are our top six alternatives.