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How eFiling works [infographic]

An illustrative guide to how electronic court filing works, complete with tips for filers to avoid rejection and optimize their process.

Top 10 myths about eFiling and eService: Part 2

Part 2 of the series dispelling frequent myths about eFiling and eService. Maximize your court filing practices with the facts behind the misconceptions.

Top 10 myths about eFiling and eService: Part 1

Who rejects your documents? Do judges still print? When will conformed copies get returned? Let’s demystify these myths about eFiling and eService.

Top tech must-haves for solo attorneys and small firms

How does your solo firm balance the practice of law with the business of law? Do you have all the tech tools you need to succeed?

eSignature troubleshooting tricks

It’s happened again. You go to send an important contract or confirm an agreement but somehow your eSignature won’t save on the document. To make matters worse, the document has signature lines for you and the partner in charge and

Does my law firm really need PDF editing software?

The Portable Document Format (PDF) has been around since the 1990s and has long been since considered the “gold standard” of document types, independent of application software, hardware, and operating systems. While some have believed the PDF to be “a

Differentiating your firm with technology

Are you sending the message that your law firm stands above and apart from the competition? Everything you do for your law office indicates what you will do for your clients. From the way you brand your firm to the services

What to do after an eFiled document is rejected

You’ve painstakingly prepared your documents—double checking for all-too-common mistakes—and have carefully filed with the court using a certified EFSP. You sigh with relief, another filing = done. But wait. You open your inbox the next day to find a notification

How to organize digital files for your (paperless) law firm

When the conversation turns to digital files, a paperless office, and cloud-based storage, many lawyers vow to never give up their accordion files, manila folders, and post-it notes. But the paperless law firm is definitely the wave of the future

OneLegalLive: the CLE opportunity you’ve been waiting for

Across the country, attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals seek to stay up to date with what’s happening in the industry and how their profession is evolving by earning continued legal education credit (CLE). Whether you are required to keep

(Quiz) What’s your eFiling experience level?

As eFiling becomes the best practice in more and more state courts across the country, professionals can hone their digital document preparation and electronic submission skills. Whether you’ve had two years of eFiling under your belt or are getting ready

Recent tech mistakes in law firms—and learning from them

While modern technology has certainly made life easier for legal professionals, it has also created a whole host of problems. Emails, instant messaging, social media, and web-based time-trackers are undeniably convenient. Each, however, carries a risk for costly tech mistakes

What legal professionals need to know about eFiling

Has electronic court filing begun in your county yet? Federal Courts have long since mandated eFiling and state courts have slowly joined the march toward digital progress. Some states, like Indiana and Illinois, have implemented a statewide system for eFiling, while others, like

Tips for implementing new technology at your law firm

Despite the benefits of a more tech-savvy firm, not everyone in the office may be gung-ho to learn the necessary skills and make the various changes. A large law firm may ask the IT staff to champion the conversion to

eFiling confidential documents in Illinois: what to know

Since the 2017 Illinois Supreme Court mandated electronic court filing in civil cases, the vision of “statewide online remote access system” is well on its way. And while these changes certainly add a level of convenience for lawyers, litigants, and

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