What is the SPARE Act? A Guide for California Paralegals
The SPARE Act (AB 747) takes effect January 1, 2027, and changes how service of process is documented in California civil cases. Here’s what paralegals need to know about the new diligence standard, photo and GPS requirements, and process server registration rules.
Who Must Comply with AB 747? Registration Requirements, New Forms, and Other Implementation Questions
California’s SPARE Act is changing service of process. This four-part series breaks down what legal professionals need to know before the law takes effect on January 1, 2027.
AB 747 and Reasonable Diligence: What Legal Professionals Need to Know About Service Attempts and Substituted Service
California’s SPARE Act is changing service of process. This four-part series breaks down what legal professionals need to know before the law takes effect on January 1, 2027.
AB 747 Documentation Requirements: Photos, GPS Coordinates, and Proofs of Service
California’s SPARE Act is changing service of process. This four-part series breaks down what legal professionals need to know before the law takes effect on January 1, 2027.
AB 747 Basics: Scope, Applicability, and What the SPARE Act Changes
California’s SPARE Act is changing service of process. This four-part series breaks down what legal professionals need to know before the law takes effect on January 1, 2027.
California Court Filing & Service Rule Changes: County Tracker
Your quarterly cheat sheet for what’s actually changed in the California courts you file in most — new eFiling requirements, service-of-process updates, clerk’s-office hours, and judicial reassignments, county by county, with links straight to each court’s own notice.
Building Belonging: 5 Strategies Legal Associations Can Use to Engage, Inspire, and Grow
Lead with belonging: A strategic guide to member engagement for legal associations.
New ways to deliver: Service by Mail, Court Delivery, and eService enhancements are now live
We’ve launched three important updates designed to take specific manual tasks off your plate: Service by Mail, “Other” Court Delivery, and new enhancements to eService.
California’s Lemon Law Update: What AB 1755 Means for Legal Professionals and How One Legal Supports This Change
On April 1, 2025, California’s Lemon Law underwent a significant procedural overhaul with the enactment of Assembly Bill 1755 (AB 1755).
How to eFile a proposed order
Confused about proposed orders? Learn from the best about eFiling proposed orders and how it all works in the ubiquitous eService environment.
San Francisco commits to FSX, but you don’t have to
Choose an approved San Francisco eFiling provider that meets your firm’s unique needs. Let’s explore what makes One Legal a superior alternative to File & ServeXpress.
San Bernardino Superior Court sees huge reduction in processing times
The San Bernardino Superior Court has seen drastic improvements to their eFiling processing times, benefitting many law firms.
Explaining fonts in California courts
Learn the importance of using the right fonts in California courts. Discover which fonts are recommended to ensure your legal documents are clear, professional, and compliant with court requirements.
The most asked questions about eFiling in San Bernardino
eFiling into San Bernardino Superior Court? No problem. Check out our extensive guide and read some of the most frequently asked questions firms have.
Top court filing statistics from around the country
Did you know over 40 million lawsuits are filed each year? Here are some more interesting statistics about courts and their filing practices from across the United States — both state and federal.
Are electronic signatures legal in California? (eFiling basics to know)
Are electronic signatures legal in California? In the world of eFiling, it’s important for law firms to know where they stand with documents.