When a lawsuit crosses state lines, so do the rules for service of process. Every state in the U.S. has its own statutes governing how legal documents must be delivered to a party, and the differences between jurisdictions can be
eFiling in California: A Complete Guide for Law Firms (2026) Electronic filing — or eFiling — has become the standard for submitting court documents in California. What was once optional in most counties is now mandatory for attorneys across the
On May 4, 2026, the Stanley Mosk Courthouse adopts a new department numbering system matching room and floor numbers. Full crosswalk and FAQ inside.
The SPARE Act (AB 747): What California Litigators Need to Know in 2026 On October 10, 2025, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 747 into law — the Service of Process Accountability, Reform and Equity (SPARE) Act. Set to take effect
California eFiling Updates: What Changed Across Counties in Early 2026 California’s eFiling landscape continues to evolve, with courts updating their local rules, expanding case type coverage, and adjusting procedures on a rolling basis. If your firm files across multiple counties,
How eFiling and Digital Case Management Are Reshaping California Litigation Five years ago, eFiling in California was optional in most counties and treated as a convenience. Today, it’s mandatory in the majority of case types across all 58 superior courts,
Not all eFiling service providers are created equal. The provider your firm selects affects everything from filing turnaround times to how efficiently you manage multi-county litigation. With California’s eFiling mandate now covering the vast majority of civil case types across
Is your e-filing provider costing your law firm time and money? Here are 7 warning signs it's time to switch — and what to look for in a better provider.
Filing rejections cost California law firms thousands in wasted time. Learn the top 5 reasons filings get rejected and how to prevent them with the right e-filing partner.
California’s court system has expanded mandatory eFiling across the majority of its 58 counties, and 2026 has brought new requirements that every litigation team should understand. Whether your firm is filing in Los Angeles, San Francisco, or a smaller rural