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What Process Servers Wish You Knew About Their Jobs
Suffice it to say, Hollywood generally isn’t a good source of information about what an actual job looks like. Law & Order doesn’t perfectly represent the work amongst police officers, and Suits doesn’t show what work life is really like for lawyers. But…
What Is a Nationwide Process Server and Why It Matters for Multi-State Cases
One Case, Multiple States, One Point of Contact Civil litigation doesn’t stay neatly within state lines. A defendant may live in New Jersey, work in New York, and hold assets in Pennsylvania. A corporate dispute may involve parties spread across a dozen jurisdictions….
3 Things to Know about Out-of-State Process Service
Need service of process in a different state? You’ll want experienced professionals to make sure everything is delivered correctly. Fortunately, you don’t need more help – just the right help. And hiring a skilled process server is the first step to successful…
International Process Service: Serving in China and Intellectual Property Matters
International process of service is a notoriously complex endeavor, one made even more complicated by the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the world. International process service is especially difficult in China, where adaptations to an already lengthy…
Missouri Bill Proposes Joining UIDDA
Missouri may become the latest state to adopt the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA), which makes filing and executing out-of-state subpoenas less expensive and more efficient for all concerned parties. A bill introduced in Missouri’s 2020…
How Social Media Has Impacted Process Service
Since its initial rise in popularity, social media platforms have significantly changed the way process servers approach service in instances where personal service can’t be effectuated. Over the years, various judges and courts rulings allowed for electronic service…
Service of Process in Litigation Matters: Special Considerations
In an ideal world, litigation and subsequent court proceedings would be handled efficiently and fairly. But we’re all still waiting for that ideal world to appear. In the meantime, the best way to avoid costly legal fees and extended litigation is to make sure all of…
Common Process Service Mistakes with Major Consequences
Accurate and timely process of service is a critical part of every legal proceeding, since most future legal action cannot be taken until documents are delivered to all involved parties. Hiring a process server is usually the most efficient way of ensuring document…
Texas Supreme Courts Allows Alternate Service Under Social Media and Email
Finding it difficult to serve an avoidant or hostile defendant? Depending on where you live, process service is about to get a lot easier. In fact, it could be as simple as sending an email or a direct message on social media. (But don’t forget that personal service…
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