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If you are involved in a civil court case—and determined to win—you’ll find it helpful to understand the appeals process. In fact, in case you lose, being prepared to secure an appeal bond will save you—and…
Read Moreabout The Appeal of Appealing

If you just lost your case, you may be feeling like there is nothing you can do to change the court’s decision. However, this is not necessarily the case! You may have the right to…
Read Moreabout How Does an Appeal Bond Work?

Six courthouses across Los Angeles County opened their doors Friday following extended closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Per the L.A. Superior Court, courthouses that have opened are: The Governor George Deukmejan Courthouse; The Hollywood…
Read Moreabout LA County Courthouses Reopen Following COVID-19 Shutdown

On Tuesday, May 26, courts across Long Island resumed operations for the first time since the COVID-19 shutdown. Starting on Wednesday, May 27th, counties like Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, Orange, and Westchester enacted a gradual phased-in…
Read Moreabout Long Island Courts Begin Phased-in Opening Process

Starting October of this year, courtrooms in the state of Maryland are hoping to fully continue lingering legal operations in a phased-in strategy that could take the entire summer. Though many court proceedings have been…
Read Moreabout Maryland Judiciary Releases Steps to Soon Reopen Courts

Court bonds, such as appeal bonds, may be required in court proceedings to enable a party to pursue a remedy in court. Fiduciary bonds guarantee the faithful performance of court appointed fiduciaries such as executors,…
Read Moreabout Why Do Courts Require Surety Bonds?

Effective December 1, 2018, several changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure were enacted, including rules mandating electronic service and filing for persons represented by counsel, establishing a national signature standard for electronic filing…
Read Moreabout Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Now Allow 30 Days for Appeal Bond