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More than ever, civil litigation attorneys need to be able to provide remote oversight of document review teams. The ever-expanding size of data in civil litigation now requires litigators of firms of all sizes, from solo practitioners to "big law" firms, to utilize outside document review teams. Using remote document review teams provides many benefits, such as the ability to scale the document review team, hosting the review in affordable staffing markets, and freeing up valuable attorney time to focus on more substantive issues within the matter. However, utilizing remote document review teams does create management issues for the overseeing attorneys, such as how to remotely ensure quality and consistency of the document review. Read more

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many California superior courts are encouraging attorneys to appear by telephone for certain civil hearings, while in some area’s courts have rescheduled most hearings or closed their doors altogether. Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning to make a telephonic court appearance. Read more

The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) has announced updated special tax relief for all California taxpayers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

The legal industry’s response to the coronavirus pandemic highlights the importance of technology in the practice of law in California. Effective legal representation in the 21st century mandates a base level of technological competence. Read more

I’d like for you all to take a moment to close your eyes, take a deep breath, and exhale slowly. Repeat that once, or maybe a few times. You deserve it. Read more

Join the Orange County Legal Tech Series from your home! Earn up to 6 hours of MCLE. Read more

This year's Orange County Legal Tech Series is online! Read more

Welcome to 2020! Looking 50 years into the future, the year 2070 seems so far away from now. But to put that in perspective, 50 years ago was the year 1970. Time presses forward, and each passing year brings new trends, fads, and technologies. For California lawyers, the pace of change seems to be accelerating: many of the technologies and processes that worked for the legal industry just 10 years ago are becoming obsolete. Read more

Join us for this one-day, knowledge-packed summit to learn from technology experts, network with industry peers, and obtain MCLE credit while gaining invaluable insight to the latest legal technology trends, tools, and topics. Read more

The Bottom Line, LPMT's members-only online publication, is back after take a long hiatus due to the development of CLA's new website. With back issues now on the website, LPMT's editorial volunteers are proud to make available a new edition, Volume 39. Read more