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DGR Legal COVID-19 Operations & Readiness
NOTE ON OPERATIONS At DGR Legal, our top priority is safety. We've updated our practices and procedures in accordance with CDC guidelines and are operating at full capacity while implementing remote work and social distancing. Our process servers have been trained in...
Hawaii HB766 To Review Allowing Service of Process By Electronic Mail in Civil and Administrative Proceedings Defeated
Hawaii HB766, sponsored by seven house representatives, would have established a task force within the judiciary to review allowing service of notice and process by electronic mail in civil and administrative proceedings. Under HB766, the task force would have...
Effective Service of Process in Divorce Matters
In any type of case, service of process is an important part of the legal process and needs to be handled ethically, effectively and according to the rules. But the emotions involved in family law and divorce matters, as well as the effect it can have on children...
New Jersey Bill Would Grant Authorized Process Servers Access to Gated Communities
A recent New Jersey Bill, A106, would require access to be granted to process servers at gated communities and multi-unit complexes. Those who fail to allow process servers to enter for the purposes of effectuating service would be face criminal charges. Serving...
CA Supreme Court Hears Arguments in $414M Case Involving International Process Service
The Supreme Court of California heard arguments last week in an ongoing case surrounding the validity of international process service and a $414 million arbitral award. In the contract, Rockefeller Technology Investments argued, Changzhou SinoType Technology...
The Story Behind the Rebrand: DGR Legal
It’s official. We’ve rebranded! We're entering the new year with a new logo, a shortened name and a more modern look coupled with the same quality service our clients have counted on for years. We wanted our new branding to reflect our team's core values of: Being...
Domesticating Out-of-State Subpoenas
When you need to get information or a deposition out of state, you’re limited by the power of your state court’s jurisdiction. In order to make the subpoena enforceable you’ll need to domesticate it in the other state, which can be tricky when you start involving two...
What Lawyers Need to Know About International Service of Process
International service of process is one of the less common tasks attorneys need to oversee, but if you wind up needing to serve internationally it's important to know what you're getting into. From extended timelines to increased costs to nuanced rules, serving...
The Singapore Convention on Mediation: What it Means for International Litigation & Mediation
International litigation can be expensive and drawn out, which is why the alternative of arbitration and mediation can be so appealing. But enforcing the resulting agreements can be nearly impossible, causing many to reconsider alternate dispute methods. The...
