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I've been out of the California civil litigation market for a while. Is there a way I can find out about changes made over the last few years?
What's the difference between Litigation By The Numbers and California Civil Litigation and Discovery (or the Substantive Companion)? Can I buy Litigation By The Numbers now, and subscribe to the Update Service Subscription separately later? How long will it take to get my books? Are the books used in law schools, paralegal schools, or legal secretary schools? Can I find the books in a public law library? Where can I get answers to my legal questions? Do you offer any discounts? Do the books cover Federal or Appellate procedure? What is "calendaring"? What is "e-discovery" or "electronic discovery"? What is the difference between a motion to compel answers and a motion to compel further answers? I've been out of the California civil litigation market for a while. Is there a way I can find out about changes made over the last few years? Yes. You'll find an article about recent changes to the Code of Civil Procedure, the Rules of Court, and Judicial Council forms by clicking here. Back to Top What's the difference between Litigation By The Numbers and California Civil Litigation and Discovery (or the Substantive Companion)? Litigation By The Numbers focuses on nuts and bolts of format, filing and service deadlines, Judicial Council forms, while California Civil Litigation and Discovery is more substantive. You can get a more detailed chapter-by-chapter explanation and see concrete examples by viewing our selected excerpts page. Back to Top Can I buy Litigation By The Numbers now, and subscribe to the Update Service Subscription separately later? Absolutely, but you'll pay more for your subscription than you would if you bought the The Works or The Combo Pak, and you could forget to subscribe later! You will also miss out on the AbacusLaw Bonus Offer! Back to Top How long will it take to get my books? Orders are usually shipped within 1-3 business days from receipt of the order by Fed Ex Ground for commercial addresses, and Priority Mail for residential addresses, both of which deliver in 1-2 days within California. Back to Top Are the books used in law schools, paralegal schools, or legal secretary schools? Yes! Many paralegal programs in California have adopted one or both of our books as texts for their civil litigation and civil procedure courses, e.g., UC Berkeley and UC Davis. Because they are so versatile, our books are also used as texts in California law schools and legal secretary schools Click here for a list. Back to Top Can I find the books in a public law library? Yes! Public law libraries throughout California have copies of both books at their reference desks. The books are widely used by attorneys, paralegals, and self-represented individuals. Click here to find out where! Back to Top Where can I get answers to my legal questions? You might want to ask your question on LawGuru. Back to Top Do you offer any discounts? Yes. Whenever you combine products in one purchase, e.g., The Works (Litigation By The Numbers, One Year of Update Service, plus California Civil Litigation and Discovery), The Combo Pak (Litigation By The Numbers plus the Update Service), or The Companion Pak (Litigation By The Numbers plus California Civil Litigation and Discovery), you get built in discounts. The Works offers the greatest discount -- free shipping and a discount on the Update Service. The Combo Pak discounts the Update Service. The Companion Pak discounts shipping. We also offer volume discounts for five or more, and we offer discounts to students, self-help centers and public libraries. Discounts are only available by calling us. Back to Top Do the books cover Federal or Appellate procedure? Litigation By The Numbers®-Fourth Edition covers California state court practice only. There are several references to Federal procedure in California Civil Litigation and Discovery and a short chapter on appeals. Back to Top What is "calendaring"? Calendaring may be as simple as recording the date and time of a meeting in a calendar, but more often it requires the calculation of several dates in accordance with numerous codes and rules. Click here for more information. Back to Top What is "e-discovery" or "electronic discovery"? Discovery of digitally or electronically stored information ("ESI"), e.g., information stored on computer hard drives, CD's, cell phones, flash drives, network servers, etc. For some basic information, go to: http://www.litigationbythenumbers.com/ediscovery101.html. Back to Top What is the difference between a motion to compel answers and a motion to compel further answers? A motion to compel answers is where no answers are received. A motion to compel further answers is where inadequate answers are received. The latter motion requires compliance with at least 11 codes and rules, including strict time requirements, a good faith declaration, and a separate statement. Click here for more information. Back to Top |
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