March 30, 2020
County-specific guidelines
We're continuing to monitor the state's response to COVID-19. California has 58 counties and each…
AB 685 and SB 1159 made simple
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has upended lives and disrupted a number of industries. The legal world - specifically the workers'…
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March 24, 2020
All California trials suspended for 60 days
JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE ORDER BY HON. TANI G. CANTIL-SAKAUYE, CHIEF JUSTICE OF CALIFORNIA…
March 20, 2020
Statutes of limitations: what you need to know
Currently, the courts in California are, shall we say, a little in disarray because of…
March 19, 2020
Find out how our firm is navigating this difficult time
As we continue to monitor the latest updates and information about the global COVID-19 outbreak,…
January 27, 2020
Tips for Taming Work Comp Subpoenas
Legal copy services are a fact of life in the legal world. No attorney practicing…
November 22, 2019
How L.A. traffic changed deposition procedure
A few days ago, I was in a very normal, run-of-the-mill deposition in Los Angeles.…
October 15, 2019
Governor Newsom signs new bills – Will they affect you?
Governor Gavin Newsom closed out the 2019 California legislative session this week by signing a…
October 9, 2019
What you need to know about premises liability
The 21st century's new "gig economy" has opened endless new opportunities for individuals to market…
September 26, 2019
SMS Plays Ball in Sacramento
We're big baseball fans here at SMS. Our favorite team, of course, is the San…