With many offices closed and notary publics being unavailable, finding a notary public in Georgia these days can be challenging; you may be wondering, in a time where it seems like everything else can, can notary be done online? Yes, it can! In response to COVID-19, on April 9th, Governor Brian Kemp issued an executive…
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Georgia’s Five-Day Affidavit of Service Filing Rule Explained
/in Process Server/by Elizabeth GalloO.C.G.A. 9-11-4(h) provides that a return or affidavit reflecting service on a defendant shall be made and filed within 5 business days of service on the defendant. This causes confusion and concern for litigants who miss that deadline for various reasons such as the sheriff delaying providing the return or the mail delaying the process…
Foreign Service of Process: An Alternative Method
/in Hague Convention, Process Server/by Elizabeth GalloInternational service of process can be complicated, as there are many laws and regulations that must be complied with to effectuate proper service. A recent decision out of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California may provide a way for plaintiffs who are having problems regarding serving foreign defendants, according to JD…
The Three Biggest Issues With International Process of Service
/in Hague Convention/by Elizabeth GalloProcess of service can be complicated, and international process of service can be even more so. Not surprisingly, issues with international service of process can cause significant headaches when the party initiating the lawsuit is dealing with two or more countries. Indeed, an attorney may ask the process server to purchase plane tickets so that…
Service of Process During Coronavirus
/in Process Server/by Elizabeth GalloAs the coronavirus pandemic continues to infect people across our nation and our governments try to stop the spread, the legal profession keeps getting pushed into uncharted waters. One legal issue that still remains unclear is how service of process will be affected not just for those trying to serve others, but those parties who…
Staying Positive in Stressful Times
/in Notary Public, Process Server/by Ancillary LegalWith the recent pandemic, insecurities over the economy and job security and other world events, it’s more important than ever to remain positive, both professionally and personally. It’s easy to read those words but how do you incorporate daily positivity into stressful, sometimes negative environments? Shift Your Energy Roy T. Bennett says in The Light…
Effectuating Service of Process While Social Distancing
/in Process Server/by Ancillary LegalIt is no secret that the novel Coronavirus pandemic and response has forced businesses, including those in the legal industry, to adapt to regulations regarding physical interaction. Considering the social distancing requirements imposed on the general American public, we will look at how to continue to effectively carry out service of legal process in litigation.…
Refusing Service of Process: Interesting Cases
/in Hague Convention/by Elizabeth GalloWhile sometimes the hardest part of serving a defendant to a lawsuit is locating them, sometimes the person is found but outright refuses to accept service. Although not the most ideal way to serve a lawsuit, below are some examples of real-life cases in which the process server had to get creative in order to…
Remote Notary Services in Georgia
/in Notary Public/by Ancillary LegalWith many offices closed and notary publics being unavailable, finding a notary public in Georgia these days can be challenging; you may be wondering, in a time where it seems like everything else can, can notary be done online? Yes, it can! In response to COVID-19, on April 9th, Governor Brian Kemp issued an executive…
Depositions Abroad: A Toolkit
/in Hague Convention/by Elizabeth GalloSince our announcement, late last year regarding our new international deposition services, many of you may be curious about just how we accomplish depositions abroad. Here we will describe a few of the tools we use. The main obstacle when undertaking a deposition abroad is the distance. Bridging the Distance While you could fly halfway…
Staying Within the Law When Executing Service of Process
/in Hague Convention/by Elizabeth GalloThose who are involved in service of process have difficult work to do. Process servers bear the task of delivering important court documents to individuals and/or entities. Failure to do so properly can ruin a case, particularly if the statute of limitations deadline is near. Many people who are being served with court papers, whether…
Attorneys Should Behave During Litigation or Risk Fee Imposition
/in Hague Convention/by Elizabeth GalloThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently considered the validity of a $600,000.00 fee award, according to the American Bar Association (ABA) Journal. Under 35 U.S.C. § 285, the prevailing party in a patent infringement action may recover reasonable attorney’s fees in “exceptional cases.” The Case at Hand: In Drop Stop LLC…
Explosion of Zantac Lawsuits Expected, According to Legal Predictions
/in Hague Convention/by Elizabeth GalloAcross the country, lawyers are prognosticating that there will be an avalanche of Zantac lawsuits in the upcoming years according to a Law.com report. This prediction is in response to a recent discovery by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration that the heartburn drug contains an ingredient that may cause cancer. This revelation caused Sanofi,…