In the era of COVID-19, people are naturally concerned about any kind of personal contact, even if it is for official legal purposes. Despite these concerns, in-person service of process, also known as personal service, remains the gold standard among all types of service of process. With pandemic restrictions beginning to ease, there is an increasing return to personal service of process, and here are just a few reasons why: Continue reading “Why is Personal Service of Process the Preferred Method?”
Category: Service of Process
Protecting Yourself From Service of Process Issues
Service of process is one of the most fundamental parts of due process in the American legal system. Although it is such a basic aspect of the law, it can be potentially fraught with issues. People who underestimate the risk of complications can find themselves dealing with delays in their case, which can result in missed deadlines and serious setbacks for their lawsuits. Here are five ways you can protect yourself from service of process issues: Continue reading “Protecting Yourself From Service of Process Issues”
The State of the New York Unified Court System
While many of the functions of the courts have started to return to normal, there are still major changes that remain in place from COVID-19. Here are some of the most important things to know about how New York’s courts are operating as of May 2021: Continue reading “The State of the New York Unified Court System”
Five Ways Your Choice of Process Server May Make a Difference
From many people’s perspectives, the choice of who to hire to act as a process server is a largely arbitrary one. As long as they do the job, the mentality goes, it does not matter that much. However, if you choose the wrong person to perform service of process, you might wind up regretting it later. Here are five ways your choice of process server could make a difference in your case: Continue reading “Five Ways Your Choice of Process Server May Make a Difference”
New York Resumes (Mostly) Normal Service of Process Rules
For much of 2020, New York operated under modified rules for service of process to accommodate the need to avoid the spread of the coronavirus. However, the Chief Administrative Judge for the New York Unified Court System has issued an order resuming normal procedures for service of process. This means that, with a few notable exceptions, the previous procedures are back in effect, although there are still provisions in place for minimizing in-person contact. Continue reading “New York Resumes (Mostly) Normal Service of Process Rules”
New York to Resume (Mostly) Normal Service of Process Rules
For more than six months, New York has been operating under modified rules for service of process to accommodate the need to avoid the spread of the coronavirus. However, the Chief Administrative Judge for the New York Unified Court System has issued an order resuming normal procedures for service of process. This means that, with a few notable exceptions, the previous procedures are back in effect, although there are still provisions in place for minimizing in-person contact. Continue reading “New York to Resume (Mostly) Normal Service of Process Rules”
Is it Legal to Serve Process Through Social Media?
The growth of the internet and related technologies has made it easier for people to keep in touch with one another, but the law has been slow to embrace such technology, particularly social media. Nowhere is this truer than in service of process, where in-person service is still the preferred method, and even delivering service to someone living at the same residence as the defendant is considered inferior. And yet, under some limited circumstances, courts have permitted people to serve defendants through social media. Continue reading “Is it Legal to Serve Process Through Social Media?”
Five Ways Service of Process Might Be Defective
Service of process is one of the most crucial parts of any lawsuit, and ensuring it is done properly is essential to your case going forward. However, if a process server is careless, there could be a problem with service that could delay your suit. In a worst case scenario, you could even miss a crucial deadline that permanently prevents you from going forward with your case. Here are five ways your service of process might be defective: Continue reading “Five Ways Service of Process Might Be Defective”
Complications with Serving Process on Foreign Defendants
While it was once a rare problem, it is increasingly common for plaintiffs these days to be forced to deal with the complications of serving process on foreign defendants. This can become an issue when serving process against foreign corporations, such as in cases involving international commerce, or against individuals when they travel to the United States and commit a tortious act. Plaintiffs hoping to bring a lawsuit against foreign defendants should be mindful of these complications, or else risk losing their case based on procedural delays or errors. Continue reading “Complications with Serving Process on Foreign Defendants”