Law

Service of Process by Email

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 ...
JD Supra

Service of Process on Foreign Defendants

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 ...
Law

Modernizing Service of Process in Surrogate’s Court: What the 2025 Amendments to SCPA §§307, 308 and 309 Mean for Practitioners

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 ...
Jurist

Supreme Court: service of process by mail allowed under Hague Service Convention

The US Supreme Court held unanimously [opinion, PDF] Monday in Water Splash, Inc. v. Menon [SCOTUSblog materials] that the Hague Service Convention [text, PDF] does not prohibit service of process by ...
JD Supra

Texas Court: Service of Process for Civil Suits Must Occur Within Statute of Limitations - Or Plaintiff Must Demonstrate Diligence in Effecting Service of Process Soon After ...

Under Section 16.003 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, a plaintiff must "bring suit" on claims for, among other things, personal injury or wrongful death within a two-year statute of ...