COVID-19 Court Updates
The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably changed the legal industry and forced many companies to reevaluate how they do business. In order to serve your clients, increase market share, and maintain relevance, you’ll need to consider actionable steps to pivot your operations. By being proactive, your firm has the opportunity to emerge stronger and better prepared [...]
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the transition to remote working has become the hottest topic in the legal industry this year. From private practice attorneys to Big Law executives, individuals across the corporate ladder have begun to embrace the virtual lifestyle. Remote working has proven to be a strategic advantage for law firms across the [...]
Effective marketing allows your law firm to rise above the noise and connect with your ideal client. As we make our way through the coronavirus pandemic, many firms have found that the ‘business-as-usual’ approach is simply not working anymore. In this article, we’re going to share some of our best affordable marketing strategies for law [...]
To succeed in the legal industry, law firms must constantly invest in innovation. Using cutting-edge technologies and disruptive business practices, it is possible to deliver an exceptional client experience, even if you’re still adapting to the changes caused by the pandemic. With a bit of determination, you can establish new practices that streamline everything from [...]
Throughout the last decade, the idea of work-life balance has become increasingly popular. So, what does the term actually mean? According to the Cambridge Dictionary, it can be defined as “the amount of time you spend doing your job compared with the amount of time you spend with your family and doing things you enjoy.” [...]
When disaster strikes, an effective crisis management strategy could be the difference between a profitable corporate pivot and bankruptcy. For many law firms, the coronavirus represents their largest crisis to date. The pandemic has undoubtedly changed the face of the industry - ushering in a new era of remote work, personnel moves, and changing business [...]
At the close of 2019, the future of the legal industry seemed bright. Most major law firm executives were projecting higher billing rates, increased billable hours, and improved firm performance in the coming year. Unfortunately, the coronavirus introduced many new challenges for law firms. While clients struggle to survive the marketplace crash, law firms have [...]
Some Criminal Trials May Start in September Civil Jury Trials Continued until January 2021; Civil Non-Jury Trials May Not Commence Before Nov. 16 Under Terms of New Order Some Unlawful Detainer Non-Jury Trials & Non-Jury Trials in Preference Cases May Begin on or After Oct. 5 in Compliance with Social Distancing Protocols Today, Presiding Judge [...]
The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the following regarding the Court’s operations in light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the recent surge of COVID-19 cases in the District. Access to the Courthouses Effective immediately, all Courthouses of the Central District of California will be closed to the public, [...]
Audio and video appearances will be available this month in Criminal and Family Law courtrooms, vastly expanding remote appearance options the Court already has deployed this summer for Probate, Dependency, Delinquency, Appellate and Civil matters, Presiding Judge Kevin C. Brazile announced today. The availability of audio and video in 250 Criminal courtrooms expands the remote [...]
