LAOSD Asbestos Litigation

LAOSD Litigation Update: 2012 Tips & Important Reminders

CA File & Serve Team — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:34:00 GMT

Although many of you may have received these informative newsletters via email, for your convenience we are posting them here to give you access from anywhere you can visit the File & Serve Community.

In February's edition, discover how to confirm that your attorneys are listed on the correct cases, serving into multiple cases, and accessing a case's document repository, among other topics.

April's edition covers submitting and processing a request for removal from the service list and serving documents into the master case.

And, June's edition discusses frequently asked questions like "Who has access to my documents", and "How do I link a responsive document to the initiating motion?" ("Linking" quick guide also included).

Revised "Add a Case" Forms for LAOSD Asbestos Litigation

Kat Suletzki — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:34:00 GMT

There are revised "Add a Case" forms for this litigation. Please find the documents attached:

LAOSD Add Case Request - No Defendants (to be used where no defendants have filed a first appearance yet)
LAOSD Add Case Request - With Defendants (to be used where one or more defendants have filed a first appearance)

JCCP 4674 LAOSD Asbestos Litigation - IMPORTANT Reminders for Defense Counsel

Kat Suletzki — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:46:00 GMT

Monday, November 14, 2011 marks the "Live Date" for the LAOSD Asbestos Litigation (JCCP No. 4674) on File & Serve for e-Service! Effective today, all documents to this litigation must be served electronically via File & Serve.

By now, you should have all received a "Getting Started" email that contained registration and training information. If you have not, don't panic! Simply contact our 24/7 Customer Support group at 1-888-529-7587 and they will help you get started.

As with many large implementations, there are likely to be various case data or other items to update once the cases are online. If you notice any cases with missing information or need help using File & Serve, please contact Customer Support and we will resolve those as quickly as possible. If you are not able to find your case(s), then contact Customer Support. Some cases have not been loaded onto File & Serve yet and they will be able to update you on the status of setting up cases and availability.

IMPORTANT Procedural reminders:

* All firms must still submit filings in paper to the court. File & Serve will be used for e-service only. E-filing is not permitted in this litigation.

* Per the Order (Order Authorizing e-Service), if you want to be removed from a Service List, a "Request to be Removed from a Service List" must be filed in paper and e-served in each case. There is a specific filing type in the dropdowns for attaching that type of document. If the Request is unopposed, then it is the responsibility of the Plaintiff's Firm in each case to update the Service List accordingly.

* However, all firms can add or substitute the individual attorney(s) from your own offices using the Case/Party Management features of File & Serve. Instructions for making those types of updates are attached (Quick Guide).

* All First Appearances filed on or after November 14, 2011 must be e-served in order for a firm to be added to a Service List on File & Serve. Here is a screenshot of how parties without attorney representation are listed in each case. To make your appearance, simply click the box next to each party you're making an appearance for. If your party is not listed, click the Add Party/ Attorney button. After submitting your transaction, the case will be updated to reflect your name and firm with the party. If you need to add more than one counsel from your office, you can add those later via Case & Party Management.

* Per the Order, only documents issued from the Court should be posted to the master case (listed on File & Serve as "FOR JUDICIAL USE ONLY In re: LAOSD Asbestos Litigation JCCP 4674"). Firms should not upload documents to that case. Firms must upload documents to the individual cases only.

We will frequently post tips/tricks to our File & Serve Community based on the types of questions we receive about this Litigation. We invite you to join the Community to stay informed of those tips/tricks.

Also, if you haven't already, please take advantage of our free web-training classes both for beginners and experienced users of File & Serve.

We are very happy you have selected File & Serve as your e-Service provider in the LAOSD Asbestos Litigation. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns - and we'll see you online!

JCCP 4674 LAOSD Asbestos Litigation - IMPORTANT Reminders for Plaintiff Counsel

Kat Suletzki — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:04:00 GMT

Monday, November 14, 2011 marks the "Live Date" for the LAOSD Asbestos Litigation (JCCP No. 4674) on File & Serve for e-Service! ffective today, all documents to this litigation must be served electronically via File & Serve.

For those of you who have submitted case data to us, your cases are live or soon will be. If you have not yet sent us the case data for your current cases, please contact Sharif Soofi (sharif.soofi@lexisnexis.com) as soon as possible to discuss.

As with many large implementations, there are likely to be various case data or other items to update once the cases are online. If you notice any cases with missing information or need help using File & Serve, please contact Customer Support at 888.529.7587 and we will resolve those as quickly as possible. If you are not able to find your case(s) online, then contact Customer Support.

Filing with the Court
All firms must still submit filings in paper to the court. File & Serve will be used for e-service only. E-filing is not permitted in this litigation.

Adding your "Newly-Filed" cases
Per the Order (Court Order), newly-filed cases should be filed and served via traditional methods. After you have received a case number, please use our Add A Case Request Form (Form) to send us the information about the case so that we can activate it on File & Serve. You should not wait for defendants to make their First Appearances before sending us the case information. Defendants will use File & Serve for their First Appearances papers. Please review the Form and let us know if you have any questions.

Making Changes to Service Lists - specifically Dismissed Parties
Per the Order, Parties wishing to be removed from a case service list will serve a "Request to be Removed from a Service List" in each case. If unopposed, then it is the Plaintiff firm's responsibility to remove that party from the case(s). You should use the Case/Party management features in File & Serve to make those changes. Attached is a How To guide on using those features (Case & Party Management Guide).

There are several ways to monitor for the "Requests to be Removed from a Service List":

1. View your incoming service notifications in your Online Inbox (no fee)
2. Review the online Case History for each case (no fee)
3. Access information using "Advanced Search" for that type of Document (no fee)
OR
4. Setup an "Alert" for those types of documents to be notified when they are uploaded to File & Serve (Alerts are an additional fee) (Alerts Quick Guide)

Staying Informed
We will frequently post tips/tricks to our File & Serve Community based on the types of questions we receive about this Litigation. We invite you to join that Community to stay informed of those tips/tricks. Copies of the various Forms and other procedural reminders for LAOSD will be available on the Community at www.fileandserve.com under Featured Cases.

Also, if you haven't already, please take advantage of our free web-training classes both for beginners and experienced users of File & Serve.

We are very happy you have selected File & Serve as your e-Service provider in the LAOSD Asbestos Litigation. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns - and we'll see you online!

JCCP 4674 LAOSD Asbestos Litigation - Getting Started with File & Serve for e-Service

Sharif Soofi — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:18:00 GMT

LexisNexis File & Serve has been selected as the electronic service (e-Service) provider for the following litigation:

JCCP 4674 In Re: LAOSD Asbestos Litigation
Los Angeles Superior Court
Effective date: Monday, November 14, 2011

All counsel in this litigation must register for IDs and documents must be e-Served via File & Serve beginning the above effective date.

Use the links below to get started:

Registration Instructions (if you already have a File & Serve ID you do not need to re-register)

LAOSD Training Information

Order Authorizing e-Service

LAOSD Litigation e-Serve Transaction Case Pricing Information

Convenience Features Pricing Information

File & Serve Community - for Tips/Tricks and Best Practices

Other important information:

If your case is not listed on File & Serve, contact the Plaintiff's Firm in your case for activation details

All First Appearances filed on or after November 14, 2011 must be e-Served in order to be listed as Counsel for a party in each newly-filed case(s)

All transactions e-served through File & Serve will be served online to the recipient's File & Serve "Inbox" located at www.lexisnexis.com/fileandserve. Additionally, users can setup their profiles to receive a courtesy email reminder when new service documents are posted to the website. Setup those options under "File & Serve Preferences"

File & Serve 24/7 Customer Support 1-888-529-7587