Quick Tip Tuesday: Double Check for eFiling
Welcome to Quick Tip Tuesday, when our eFiling experts discuss new or interesting ways to improve how you eFile and beyond. With many California courts now implementing eFiling, the notion of complying with document submission requirements can be daunting. There is a learning curve when it comes to bookmarking your exhibits and creating text-searchable documents. […]
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 the new technology, but at a smaller law firm, it may be an office administrator […]
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 courtside employees, many were left wondering how the new system could protect unwanted access to […]
The benefits of eService: go beyond email
California court rules define eService as “service of a document, on a party or other person, by electronic transmission or electronic notification.” Pretty straightforward: the other parties receive digital documents rather than physical ones. Most states and counties that have implemented electronic court filing for legal documents, like Illinois, Indiana, and Texas, also have rules […]
Top tips for handling confidential documents at your firm
Attorneys are bound by the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.6: Confidentiality of Information, which notes that “A lawyer shall make reasonable efforts to prevent the inadvertent or unauthorized disclosure of, or unauthorized access to, information relating to the representation of a client.” But it’s not just the attorneys who should adhere to […]
Do I choose case initiation or subsequent filing?
You’ve prepared your document, created a One Legal account, and are ready to start filing electronically in your court. Upon reaching the first page to begin submitting your document, you see this screen: What do you do? How do you figure out which choice best fits the legal document you are about to file? Filing […]
When to stamp or highlight legal documents before eFiling
With the rise of electronic court filing in counties and states around the country, it is more and more likely that filers will be able to create and file legal documents without ever handling a piece of paper. So how does that work with physical documents that once needed so many stamps, tabs, stickers, highlights, […]
Expert solutions to common email challenges: Part 2
One Legal is made up of a team of passionate, knowledgeable individuals who put their specific areas of expertise to good use for our customers. Meet the brilliant people behind the scenes to explore why and how we do what we do. Around the office and with clients, communication is key. And email is the […]
Best practices for file naming: keeping track of legal documents
You’ve just created an important document and need to save it where it can be easily found and reviewed. You want it to be grouped with other documents in the case, yet easily identifiable as its own file. How should you name your documents to keep things organized and accessible before, after, and during the […]
An inside look at hyperlinking in court documents
To link or not to link. That is the question. With the overabundance of information on the world wide web, linking is a great way to point readers to the source, to give added background or proof of your point, or just show them something cool. But what about hyperlinking in court documents? How do […]
Expert solutions to common email challenges: Part 1
One Legal is made up of a team of passionate, knowledgeable individuals who put their specific areas of expertise to good use for our customers. Meet the brilliant people behind the scenes to explore why and how we do what we do. Around the office and with clients, communication is key. And email is the […]
6 tips for getting started with e-discovery
Electronic discovery, or e-discovery, is the process of seeking, locating, securing, and searching electronic data with the intent of using it as evidence in a civil or criminal legal case. This process is about more than a new way to handle discovery requests. It’s about beginning to answer how our industry will handle the rise […]
How to choose an electronic filing service provider in your state
Courts across the country are implementing electronic court filing, gradually introducing the new practice to counties and states to improve how documents are processed and kept for ongoing and past cases. So it’s important to consider carefully what is most important to your firm as you choose an electronic filing service provider (EFSP). Whichever EFSP […]
eFiling exhibits: best practices for your court
Ah, the exhibit. The picture that speaks a thousand words, the proof in the details, or the ‘smoking gun’ image. An exhibit can be one of the most compelling pieces of evidence for your case. So the process of eFiling exhibits should never threaten their potential to make an impact. With exhibits, there are certain […]
You’ve been served? An expert’s take on process serving in television and movies
“The movie Pineapple Express has made our jobs as process servers a lot harder,” said Tanya, One Legal’s Affiliate Relations Manager. Since 15 million civil cases are filed each year in the U.S., it makes sense that we would see much of that same process play out on the screen. Any time an individual or […]
eFiling terms legal professionals should know [slideshow]
So you’re getting ready to electronically file court documents? Do you have the vocabulary you need to succeed? Check out the top eFiling terms that all legal professionals need to know. eFiling tech terms every legal professional should know, originally posted on Slideshare. What are some other new things you’ve learned since technology has begun to take on […]