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HOW TO SERVE LEGAL PAPERS IN CALIFORNIA
November 20, 2020 6:25:44 PMThis article will provide guidance on How To Serve legal papers in California. Once formal notice has been given to the other party, the legal process has been said to have started. Service of the court papers means that the defendant is supplied with a copy of any paper filed with the court. Consequently, a…
Read MorePROCESS SERVER REQUIREMENTS ACCORDING TO THE STATE
November 17, 2020 8:07:51 PMThis article provides guidance on Process Server Requirements according to the state. Hiring a process server is an important step in ensuring a legal matter is heard by the court with as little hassle as possible. The process server’s role is to provide the defendants with notice of a pending lawsuit asserted against them. Process…
Read MoreFOREIGN SOVEREIGN IMMUNITIES ACT: SUING A FOREIGN COUNTRY
November 09, 2020 3:27:55 PMThe Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act is enacted to comprehend the limits of litigation against a foreign entity. Essentially, it provides an understanding of the circumstances where the breach of a power’s immunity is considered acceptable as a charge. Questions for the FSIA reform have always been hotly argued to resolve the interpretation and the scope…
Read MoreUnderstanding Federal and State Witness Fees State by State
November 05, 2020 3:01:35 PMFeatured Snippet: Quick Guide to Witness Fees in the U.S. What Are Witness Fees and Why Do They Matter?Witness fees are the statutory payments made to individuals who are compelled by subpoena to testify or produce documents in court. These fees—covering both daily attendance compensation and mileage reimbursement—are governed by federal and state laws that vary widely across…
Read MoreHIPPA COMPLIANCE A COMPLETE BREAKDOWN
November 03, 2020 12:18:04 AMThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 was a law enacted at the federal level creating national standards for disclosing sensitive patient information. This prevented information from being disclosed without the patient’s consent. The act itself covers health insurance coverage for workers and their families [Title I of HIPAA,] national identifiers and electronic health…
Read MoreHOW TO NAVIGATE NEW YORK STATES PROBATE PROCESS
October 30, 2020 12:32:38 PMWhen an individual dies leaving a Will, the probate proceedings must be set into motion. Probate essentially is the approval of the terms of the testator’s will by a judge to ensure that the assets and possessions are distributed to the decedent’s beneficiaries without a snag. An individual who dies intestate or leaving assets worth…
Read MoreUNDERSTANDING THE CHANGES TO NEW YORK LANDLORD TENANTS LAWS
October 27, 2020 12:37:58 PMThe “Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act” has seen significant changes be enacted into landlord-tenant rights and obligations in New York. Modifications have been made to the substantial bulk of the NY legal matrices. The Act has been controversial and can seem to have a chilling effect on pre-existing real estate and landlord-tenant laws. CHANGE IN…
Read MoreHOW TO BECOME A PROCESS SERVER IN NEW YORK
October 23, 2020 1:01:41 PMThis article will provide guidance on How To Become A Process Server In New York. Process serving is a part of the United States legal system, referring to the delivery of key legal documents like complaints, summons, etc. It refers to the procedure through which notification is provided to the defendant as to the legal…
Read MoreHOW TO SERVE DIVORCE PAPERS IN NEW YORK
October 21, 2020 1:02:15 PMWhy Proper Service Matters in New York Divorce Cases The ability to properly serve divorce papers in New York is one of the most critical steps in the divorce process. Without proper service, the court may refuse to hear the case, delay proceedings, or even dismiss the matter entirely. Serving papers correctly ensures that due process is…
Read MoreSERVING LEGAL PAPERS: UNDERSTANDING PERSONAL SERVICE IN NEW YORK
October 16, 2020 10:30:32 PMWithout proper service, a suit is impossible. The court needs to acquire personal jurisdiction over a defendant, which cannot be done without proper process service. The CPLR 308 sets forth several methods by which service of process may be effectuated on an individual. OVERVIEW AS TO THE Civil Practice Law and Rules The CPLR provides…
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