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Serving California Divorce Papers in Canada: International Service of Process

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What do you do if you are filing for divorce in California, but your spouse lives in Canada? In short, you will need to serve the California divorce papers on your spouse in Canada through international service of process. Why? For the California divorce court to have full power and authority to issue Orders with…

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Serving a Defendant Abroad? Three Common International Service Problems

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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…

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Service of Process at the Vatican City

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The Catholic Church has had several lawsuits filed against it around the world by victims of alleged sexual abuse by the clergy. Attorneys representing survivors have filed claims against the Vatican and argue that the Holy See has benefited from the support of archbishops, parishioners, and others who knew of the abuse and yet actively…

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Head of Catholic Church Calls for End to Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws

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Pope Francis recently criticized laws as unjust that make homosexuality criminal, according to a recent report by The Guardian. The head of the Holy See further noted that God loves all people as they are and called on Catholic bishops to welcome LGBTQ+ into their churches. The Pope acknowledged that some Catholic bishops around the…

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Taking a Deposition of Someone in India? Here are Some Tips

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Depositions in India   When it comes to taking the deposition of a witness in India, it is crucial to understand what types of depositions are permissible by the court when it comes to the evidentiary value of the testimony. India’s courts have relied heavily on corroboration of witness testimony. Testimony given by a witness…

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Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: Recent SCOTUS Decision

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Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: Recent SCOTUS Decision   Last year, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) made multiple decisions addressing the application of the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA). This federal law was enacted in 1976, creating the legal presumption that foreign nations are not subject to the jurisdiction of American courts. There…

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Hungary’s Asylum Criminal Law Violates European Union Law, According to EU Court

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The EU’s Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) recently ruled that Hungary’s law that criminalizes organization support for asylum seekers violated European Union law. Hungary’s Law The law at issue is Hungary’s asylum law. The law restricts asylum admissibility, permits restrictions on freedom of movement for offending suspects, and criminalizes activities that aids…

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