Understanding the cause of action in California legal proceedings
Understanding how CoAs operate is important for lawyers to understand. Read our article for a comprehensive breakdown and get up to speed.
California eService: Your top questions answered
Learn about the most frequently asked questions that we at One Legal receive about eService for California firms and get to grips with it.
What you need to know about California’s Statute of Frauds
Get to grips with the California Statute of Frauds; what written documentation it mandates, what it applies to, and some use cases and examples to get a full understanding of it.
A practical guide to California legal ethics rules
There are a lot of California legal ethics rules to learn and follow. We’ve put together this handy resource to help you stay on top of things.
Understanding a lawyer’s breach of fiduciary duty in California
In this article, we take a look at the sources of California law on attorney fiduciary duties and then provide a breakdown of some of the common mistakes that can lead to those dreaded breach claims.
How to become a paralegal in California
Learn about the steps required to become a paralegal in California; encompassing education, certification, skill development, and networking.
Understanding substitute service of process in California
What is substitute service of process and how does it work in California? When standard service of process fails, you need a backup plan.
When, why, and how to use a discovery referee in California
Learn about how discovery referees are used in California and why they are pivotal for ensuring impartial oversight.
The guide to attorney contact with the opposing party
Communicating with opposing attorneys can be tricky for paralegals and attorneys. Add these tips to your toolbox to help you avoid common pitfalls that could create delays or issues for your firm.
Data shows that Californians really like remote courtrooms
According to recent survey responses, both legal professionals and litigants in California really like remote courtrooms. Here’s why these programs should be expanded, even without pandemic pressures.
Understanding the Pitchess motion in California
Learn about Pitchess motions in California; how they’re used and what considerations legal professionals should bear in mind when using them for discovery.
15 weird laws in California you wish you didn’t know about
If you’ve ever read one of those “weird California laws” articles, you’ve probably gotten the same list. Well, we fact checked them and came up with a real list of strange laws that are still on the books (and one that isn’t but couldn’t help including it!)
8 specific eFiling processes for Los Angeles Civil
Get a clear understanding of key eFiling processes that must be considered as legal pros use electronic court filing for the LA Superior Court.
Understanding the mediation privilege in California
Understand the mediation privilege in California, including its legal basis, practical implications, and how it compares to federal standards.
All you need to know about attorney referral fees in California
Referrals are the lifeblood of many lawyers, but unique laws govern attorney referral fees in California that should be kept in mind.
Dissecting the legal privacy implications of California’s digital license plate law
What is the so-called California digital license plate law, what does it mean for privacy, and what should lawyers consider moving forward?