How To Format A Document For Court E-Filing (California Rules 2025)
Proper formatting is essential when submitting documents to California courts through e-filing. Standard requirements typically include 12-point black font, double spacing, and margins of at least 2.5 centimeters on all sides. File names should be clear and descriptive, ideally including the case number and document type for easy identification. Each page must contain a footer […]
Avoiding Court Rejections: 5 Common E-Filing Mistakes And How To Fix Them
Key Takeaways It’s important to know why e-filing gets rejected, because the little mistakes that cause rejections upset legal processes and delay cases. For example, filing documents with incorrect formatting — wrong file types, too large a file size — can cause courts to reject an e-filing. Cross-checking all details, from case numbers to attorney […]
What Are The Common Mistakes Legal Professionals Make With Courtesy Copies?
Key Takeaways Never, ever forget to double-check who you’re sending these to! Doing so prevents courtesy copies from accidentally being sent to opposing parties, which can result in a breach of confidentiality and serious legal ramifications. Sending an unhelpful courtesy copy is a waste of everyone’s time, and it makes you look bad. So, you […]