Serving a Taiwanese Defendant by Mail If you need to serve a foreign defendant, particularly in Taiwan, there are several factors you must take into consideration. Specifically, properly serving a foreign defendant requires complying with United States law, the law of the defendant’s home country, and any international treaty that may exist between the two…
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Taking a Deposition of a Witness in Mexico
/in International/by Ancillary LegalIf you or someone you know is involved in a lawsuit and needs to take the deposition of a witness in Mexico, it is important to know what options you have under the law. Simply put, you are allowed to depose a willing witness in Mexico but there are some restrictions according to the U.S.…
Is e-Service Via Social Media Appropriate? Possibly.
/in Process Server/by Ancillary LegalOver the past 15 years, the electronic process of service (“e-service”) has become more and more popular. The manner in which American courts have permitted e-service in domestic and international lawsuits has changed the legal landscape—and it continues to do so. Below is some basic information on e-service and why this issue is important for…
How to Serve a Banking Institution
/in Process Server/by Ancillary LegalIf you have to file a lawsuit against a banking institution or any other financial institution, it is critical that you follow the established procedure for proper and effective service of process. If you fail to follow the requirements your case could be delayed or even dismissed. Doing so, however, is not so simple. The…
Old Law and New Tricks: Charitable Immunity and the Catholic Church
/in Hague Convention/by Ancillary LegalA plaintiff filed suit against the Catholic Church for the abuse he allegedly suffered from a bishop in the 1960s. The Catholic Church attempted to invoke a now-abolished law—charitable immunity—to claim its status as a non-profit prevented it from being sued. The Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) recently ruled on the case, rejecting Holy See’s argument.…
Served With a Lawsuit From Overseas? Understanding the Hague Convention
/in International/by Ancillary LegalWhen someone is served with a lawsuit that originated overseas, they may not know how different this type of litigation can be from a domestic lawsuit. In such scenarios, if the Plaintiff’s and Defendant’s home country is a signatory to the Hague Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial & Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or…
More Minorities Hired by Law Firms, Study Shows
/in Legal Careers/by Ancillary LegalLarge law firms are hiring more minority associate attorneys, according to a recent national survey conducted by The American Bar Association (“ABA”). Specifically, large law firms hired more Asian, Black, and Hispanic associates in 2020 than they did the year prior. The ABA’s study further showed that, despite the number of equity partners that are…
The Hague Convention on Child Adoption
/in International/by Ancillary LegalFor those who want to be parents, adoption is a viable option and can occur domestically or internationally. The Hague Convention on Protection of Children & Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (the “HCCA”) is a multilateral treaty between more than 75 countries, including the United States, that became effective in April 2008. The HCCA…
Best Practice Tips for Solo Attorneys
/in Legal Careers/by Ancillary LegalWhile finishing law school and passing the bar are no doubt significant achievements, many newly minted attorneys soon learn that it is hardly passing the finish line when it comes to their professional legal career. Specifically, the immediate next step after completing law school and the bar is to determine where to practice. For many,…
Serving Divorce Papers Abroad: A Primer
/in international service, Process Server/by Ancillary LegalIt is no secret that divorce can be difficult. Rarely is the process seamless. If your soon-to-be ex-spouse is in another country, your life at home may have less emotion and drama but serving divorce papers will be more difficult than doing so domestically. This is because proper service is much more complicated than just…
Understanding Court Reporting
/in Court reporting/by Ancillary LegalIf you are in need of a court reporter to meet your litigation needs, it is important to understand the field of stenography in order to choose the right one for your specific situation. Below is some basic information about stenography and tips on how to choose one that will provide the best service for…
Serving a Tawainese Defendant by Mail
/in international service/by Ancillary LegalServing a Taiwanese Defendant by Mail If you need to serve a foreign defendant, particularly in Taiwan, there are several factors you must take into consideration. Specifically, properly serving a foreign defendant requires complying with United States law, the law of the defendant’s home country, and any international treaty that may exist between the two…
Understanding Service of Process
/in Process Server/by Ancillary LegalUnderstanding Service of Process The legal term “service of process” refers to the method used by parties in a lawsuit to formally deliver legal documents to the other parties in the litigation as well as the court. Service of process is a critical step in starting a lawsuit. Serving a defendant properly is so important…