In Rae v. Marciano (— N.Y.S.3d —-, 2024 WL 1895957, 2024 N.Y. Slip Op. 02337 (2d Dept., 2024)), the plaintiff commenced an action for a divorce and served the defendant with the summons and complaint ...

Service of process is a legal term that refers to the delivering of summons, subpoenas, and other court documents to parties involved in a legal action. It is an integral part of the legal process, as ...

The Supreme Court has agreed to review whether service of process by mail on foreign defendants is permissible or whether service through diplomatic channels is necessary. While the case that raised ...

Recent amendments to New York law modernize service of process, making it more flexible and efficient. Service can now be done by mail or electronic means without prior court approval, reducing delays ...

The last two years have provided legal professionals with a crash course in the remote practice of law. Attorneys and judges have been forced to navigate COVID-19 protocols and adapt to the rapidly ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...