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Firefly has been notified that St. Clair County has some updated procedures for 2014, along with an increased filing fee. We do our best to keep our clients, colleagues, and industry friends updated with changes as we find out about them.
THE NEWS:
Mediation went into effect at St. Clair County as of 1/13/2014. The clerks now have to attach mediation documents to all issued summonses. Additionally, the filing fee is going to increase an additional $150.00.
At Firefly, we do our best to make sure our clients and colleagues are notified of changes within the courts.
Please be advised that as of 1/1/2014, Kane County has changed the process for filing foreclosure summonses, in addition to raising the fee.
Here’s the official order:
To read the details, download the pdf order from Kane County.
The New Year has brought about some changes at the Cook County Municipal Court.
Firefly has been advised that as of January 2, 2014, the Chancery, Civil, and Law divisions will now be holding a copy of the Summons (Alias or original) when original documents are filed. Previously, these divisions did not hold a copy.
We do our best to inform our clients and colleagues of changes as we find out about them. For more information, please call the Cook County Court at (312) 603-5030.
If you are interested in civil process service or any of our other services, please feel free to give us a call (877) 963-3534 or contact us marketing@fireflylegal.com.
Though the courts did not see much of an impact from the Will County strike, we’d still like to keep everyone in the loop and let our clients know that Will County and union negotiators have settled the contract issues, ending the 16-day strike.
Will County went on strike November 18th after over issues regarding raises and insurance. Many were concerned that the strike would delay court filings and other legal procedures; however, court procedures were not disrupted and no delays were reported.
For more information on the Will County Strike, click here.
According to the Chicago Tribune, Will County officials will likely be going on strike Monday, November 18th, 2013. Will County employees have been trying to strike a deal with union officials regarding healthcare and pay increases.
Despite the impending strike, the Tribune reported that “County officials said they plan to have county services available Monday even if employees strike. ” However, the article does not speculate what would happen after Monday if the strike took place and went unresolved.
Definitely keep a watchful eye on this topic and prepare for significant delays as a strike could seriously impact court proceedings, filings, and other matters.
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 12, 2013
To: Firefly Legal Clients – Illinois
From: Firefly Legal Team
Re: Cook County Delays
At Firefly Legal, we want you to be informed of changes, delays, or other pertinent information that may affect how your business is done. Because that’s what trusted business partners do.
Please be advised that Firefly has been notified that the Cook County Circuit Clerks are running approximately 2 days behind in bulk filings. The number of clerks available at the Circuit Court has been reduced, which was cited as the reason for the delay.
Thank you!
MEMORANDUM
Date: March 15, 2013
To: Firefly Legal Clients – Florida
From: Firefly Legal Team
Re: Florida E-Filing
At Firefly Legal, we want you to be informed of changes, delays, or other pertinent information that may affect how your business is done. Because that’s what trusted business partners do.
Please be advised that as of March 24th at 5:00 PM, the current electronic filing system will no longer accept or submit documents. As of April 1, all new civil, family, probate, and mental health cases must be filed through the portal.
Florida courts are encouraging you to set up accounts now: www.myflcourtaccess.com.
For more information:
If you have questions regarding the status of a file with Firefly, please call us at 877-963-3534 (option 2) or email status@fireflylegal.com Thank you!
