12 sites for free education and training for legal professionals
Looking for new ways to learn, even if it’s not mandatory? There are many ways to find training for legal professionals to help you succeed.
10 key considerations for drafting a professional services agreement in California
Law firms must have strong professional services agreement templates in place that comply with applicable laws and are clear and thorough. Bear these tips in mind to avoid costly slip-ups.
Would a snitch rule solve California’s ethics problem?
California has finally adopted a snitch rule. What does this mean for attorneys and will it solve ethics issues that have been at the center of debate for the rule?
eFiling 101 for Los Angeles: electronic service
How does electronic service work when electronically filing court documents in Los Angeles? Get started on the rules and requirements of California eService.
Understanding California’s litigation privilege
Learn about California’s litigation privilege, which protects against liability for communications made during litigation or in anticipation of litigation.
Can California lawyers practice in other states?
Can California lawyers practice in other states? Learn where legal professionals can practice in the post-pandemic world.
Contingency fees and lawyers explained
How does the contingency fee model work and what should lawyers and clients bear in mind when using it for cases?
Work from home California reimbursement for remote law firms
This guide will help you get to grips with the rules around knowing what to reimburse work-from-home employees in California for your law firm.
15 most famous attorneys from California
California is known as the state that produces stars, and the legal industry is no exception. Here are 15 famous attorneys from California.
How to communicate effectively with California court clerks
Need to talk to a court clerk? Wait! Before you call, check out these tips to help you effectively communicate with California court clerks.
How to survive California court backlogs caused by omicron
Just when it looked like we were getting close to pre-pandemic procedures, the omicron variant caused more closures and delays. If you’re dreading the thought of navigating California courts right now, here’s a survival guide.
6 hacks to make the California court pages work for you
Make the most of the information we share on our California court pages and easily access top details about your favorite courts.
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.
Proposed local rule changes in California for 2020
A look at the most important 2020 updates to California local rules of court. New eFiling mandates, changes to eService, and more.
California proposed rule changes for July 1, 2019
Is everyone ready for that time of year? The midway point of 2019, when courts across California propose changes to their local rules. Typically, the mid-year rules cycle isn’t as robust as it is at the beginning of the year and that’s the case this summer.
Sonoma County to introduce eFiling soon
As early as July 1, 2019, Sonoma County will join the growing list of California courts allowing voluntary eFiling in Civil, Family and Probate case types. On June 12, with the room packed to capacity at the Sonoma County Law Library, Court Executive Officer Arlene Junior confirmed that Sonoma intends to implement a new eFiling […]