Mastering Motions to Compel
Celia C. Elwell, the Researching Paralegal, recently pointed to an excellent article in the ABA Journal entitled “6 Keys to Acing Discovery.” The article focuses on preparing for and arguing motions to...
View ArticleProposed 2019 UTCRs
Comments are due by February 22, 2019 on the latest round of proposed changes to the UTCRs. These include: New UTCRs Proposed New UTCR 5.010 – Consumer Debt Collection Cases Applies to cases filed by...
View Article21 Key Takeaways of Electronic Storage
When it comes to eDiscovery, the guru is Craig Ball. Craig recently posted about the upcoming 2019 Georgetown eDiscovery Training Academy, a week-long, immersive boot camp in electronically stored...
View Article20 Apps for Lawyers
It’s been a while since we talked apps. From the first iPhone/iPad educational tracks at the ABA TECHSHOW, iOS apps for lawyers have only grown. We’re an attractive market with money to spend, even if...
View ArticleCapture Text Messages for Use in Court
A reader recently asked for an app to capture text messages – a very understandable request. Here are some DIY options to consider. Screenshot Method Most everyone is familiar with this irritating and...
View ArticleUS District Court Countdown to NextGen
Do you practice in the US District Court for the District of Oregon? Are you ready for NextGen – the new version of Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF)? If not, act now because time is...
View ArticleYour Forms Library is Your Most Important Asset
Forms and templates are the most important intellectual property owned by a law firm. We rely on them to be efficient, effective, and productive. But is that reliance misplaced? The answer is yes, if...
View ArticleYour Constructive Comments Needed on Court Operations
By now you’ve likely read the following email: Submit your suggestions by email to pubaff@osbar.org. Deadline: Sunday, March 22 at Noon. Keep in Mind We know what slows the spread of COVID-19....
View ArticleCourt Operations Update
Trials and hearings likely to be postponed at least through April Message from Chief Justice Walters, March 24, 2020
View ArticleChief Justice Order Amended Today
This evening Oregon Chief Justice Walters issued amended CJO 20-006. In addition to continuing the Level 3 health restrictions already in place, the Chief Justice is seeking legislative authority to...
View ArticleBreaking News: eFile & Serve Upgrade Postponed – Webinars Coming on UTCR...
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View ArticleOJD Webinars on New Court Rules Today and Tomorrow
New eSignature and Remote Hearing Rules On Friday, March 27, 2020 Chief Justice Walters amended CJO 20-006, which in section 7 allows parties to electronically file exhibits for remote hearings. In...
View ArticleConfidentiality Still Applies When Rebutting Online Reviews
We’ve chatted before about online reputations and how to respond (if at all) to negative online reviews. Defending yourself is a natural reaction, but usually the wrong call as an Oregon lawyer...
View ArticleThe Case for Native, I Swear
From the expert on eDiscovery: Regular readers may tire of my extolling the virtues of native forms of production; but battleships turn slowly, and this one must yet be turned. … The Case for Native, I...
View Article2020 in the Rearview
COVID, wildfires, court operations, and closures dominated headlines and our lives. So did the tech world, the hard work of staying productive, and not letting the stress of it all get to us. Hopefully...
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