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Prior to the Apostille Convention, legalization of documents made international service of process an even more burdensome undertaking.
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The concept of “war brides” in American history popularized international marriages and thereby increased the need for international service of process in divorce proceedings.
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The laws of the country where a defendant is located determine the method by which a foreign request for service under the Hague Service Convention is executed. However, the person who is authorized to submit those requests is determined by the laws of the country where the case is...
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Recently, Volkswagen and its subsidiaries, including parts-manufacturer Boscsh, admitted to gaming EPA emissions testing. Suits from all over the US are in the process of being served in response.
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It’s Chinese New Year — and China doesn’t monkey around. Find out more about the holiday and how it will affect service of process in China.
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Since 2003, the Russian Central Authority has refused to execute Hague Requests submitted by US litigants. Russia’s refusal stems from its objection to the United States’ imposition of a fee for executing Hague Requests seeking service upon US defendants.
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International subrogation should not be overlooked by insurers as a source for recovering their own losses. Even when a loss is caused by an “Act of God,” insurers are wise to consider how third parties may have contributed to the resulting damages.
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