Inter-American

Serving a Defendant Abroad? Three Common International Service Problems

Issues with international service of process can cause significant headaches for the plaintiff trying to pursue a lawsuit against an overseas defendant. International service of process is particularly important when it comes to collecting a judgment issued by a domestic court against a foreign defendant. Below are the three biggest issues that come up when…

Hague Service of Process in China

The highest court in the state of California is set to review whether or not a lower court’s decision to reverse a $414 million award granted in arbitration due to improper service was correct. The multi-million dollar award was given to an American partnership but later reversed when the Chinese business entity involved claimed it…

U.S. Border Agents Shoot Tear Gas Into Mexico

Earlier this month, a march at the U.S.-Mexico border erupted into chaos as U.S. border protection agents fired tear gas into the crowd, which included small children. After the incident, which made international headlines, human rights experts (and many others) are questioning whether or not the U.S.’s use of force was legal or even justifiable.…

International

Looking for an International Process Server? When a court case requires international service of process, things can get complicated quickly. Dealing with consulates, diplomatic channels, and designated authorities who handle this type of service can be a challenge. On top of that, it can take months to see process effectuated. Ancillary Legal has a dedicated…