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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...
Will your process server be able to serve after a big change to NJ Law?
A New Jersey bill, S4204, has already passed the Senate and would have significant ramifications for companies that use independent contractors if put into full effect, including process servers. For companies like DGR that have always utilized employees rather than...
New York State Introduces Bill Requiring State-wide Process Server Licensing
A New York bill, A8559, has been introduced and could lead to licensing for all New York process servers in the state. Sponsored by Assemblymembers Vivian Cook, Phillip Steck and Anthony D’Urso, this bill would require servers more than five papers a year in the...
DGR Voted “Best Of” in Messenger Service for Eighth Consecutive Year
For the eighth consecutive year, DGR – The Source for Legal Support has been voted the “Best Of” in messenger service companies in New Jersey by the legal community in the annual New Jersey Law Journal “Best Of” survey. Anyone who works at a law firm is eligible...
