| Minimum Software Version | 8.18.10 |
| Solution(s) | Cases International ✓ Cases US ✓ Institutions ⨉ Counsel ✓ |
The News feature allows authorized users to create and manage project‑related news items, which can then be surfaced to users through project dashboards and portals.
The News feature is managed from the News page within the Project Settings panel. It provides a structured way to communicate updates, announcements, and upcoming events related to a project.
Only users with the correct permissions can access and manage news items. Once created, news items can be displayed to end users in two places:
- Project dashboards using the News feed widget
- Portals using the News portal component
This ensures consistent communication across both internal and external views of a project.
Accessing the News Page
- Open the project from the System Dashboard or Project Directory.
- Open Project settings from the project name dropdown.
- Navigate to the News page.
Note:
Access to the News page is permission‑controlled and available only to authorized users.
News Table Overview
The News page displays a table listing all news items created for the project. Each row represents a single news item with the following fields
| Field | Usage |
|---|---|
| Heading | Title or headline of the news item |
| Text | Main body content (supports up to 1000 characters) |
| URL | Optional internal or external hyperlink |
| Date | Defaults to the creation date but can be edited (useful for upcoming events) |
| Published | Indicates whether the news item is visible to users |
Published Status Icons
Published (✔ icon)
The news item is published and visible in:- Project dashboards (via News feed widget)
- Portals (via News component)
Not published (✖ icon)
The news item is saved but not visible to users.
Managing News Items
Add News
Click the Add button to create a new news item. The following fields are available:
- Heading
- Text
- URL (optional)
- Date
- Publish (toggle on/off)
Example:
Create a news item announcing an upcoming hearing and set the date in the future so it appears as an upcoming event.
Edit News
Users can edit an existing news item by:
- Selecting Edit from the Actions menu, or
- Using the edit option in the right‑hand panel
All fields of the news item can be modified.
Delete News
Selecting Delete from the Actions menu removes the news item entirely.
Important:
Deleting a news item immediately removes it from project dashboards and portals where it is displayed.
Find News Items
The Find bar allows users to search for news items within the table by keyword, making it easy to locate specific announcements.
Displaying News to Users
Once published, news items can be surfaced in:
Project Dashboards
Using the News feed widget, which displays recent news items based on a configurable quantity and timeframe.Portals
Using the News portal component enables external users to stay informed.
Use the News feature to ensure timely, consistent communication across dashboards and portals, keeping all project stakeholders informed and aligned.