Understanding the Good Cause Eviction Law in New York
The Good Cause Eviction Law is a significant legislative proposal aimed at enhancing tenant protections across New York State. While it has not yet been enacted statewide, it has gained traction in certain cities and towns, including Albany. The goal of this law is to provide tenants with greater security by limiting the reasons landlords […]
Navigating Tenant-Friendly Laws in New York: Challenges for Landlords
New York State is known for its tenant-friendly laws and regulations, which are designed to protect tenants from unjust evictions and exorbitant rent increases. While these protections are vital for ensuring housing stability, they also create significant challenges for landlords looking to navigate the eviction process. This article outlines key legal frameworks, procedural requirements, and […]
What is the difference between a process server and a process serving agency?
When it comes to legal processes, the role of a process server is crucial. However, the way they operate can vary significantly depending on whether you’re dealing with an individual process server or a process serving agency. Understanding these differences can help clients make informed choices about their legal service needs. The Individual Process Server […]
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes: What Does a Horse Have to Do With Process Serving?
About a year ago I had the opportunity to speak about process serving at an industry legal conference. The first slide in my deck was a drawing of a horse. I asked the audience how many used a process server who delivers documents by horse. Of course no one raised their hand. My next slide […]
Courts Call Process Servers to Task
If you have ever filed a law suit, then you know the importance of getting each of the defendants named in the suit properly served. When this does not happen in accord with the applicable court rules, your case can be dismissed. Last month, two interesting cases played out involving process servers: one in federal […]
Don’t Bother Avoiding Process Servers
Many people think they can avoid a lawsuit by avoiding a process server. After all, a lawsuit can’t officially commence until the defendant has been given proper notice. Unfortunately, many people are wrong. The law knows these tricks and has made provisions for those difficult to serve defendants. Just because you avoid a process server, it doesn’t […]
The Future of Process Service
It is no mystery that electronics have shaped our world and technology is only exponentially changing. New updates, versions, and devices are invading our lives whether we accept them or not. Process service is not immune to change, but if servers can adapt, they can guide their businesses to success. Read More
Instructions for Service of Process
The Secretary of State is the statutory agent for service of process on most business corporations, not-for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships formed in this State (such entities are often referred to as “domestic entities”) and for most corporations, not-for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and limited liability partnerships […]
Better Processes Help Process Servers Minimize Risk and Maximize Coverage
Process serving is a crucial part of the American justice system. Without the process server’s role of notifying involved parties of pending legal actions, there would be no Due Process of Law. While it is important to be sure papers are served in a timely and efficient manner, the process is not without its risks […]
The National Association of Professional Process Servers
The National Association of Professional Process Servers (NAPPS) is a Worldwide Organization of the largest community of professional process servers and the first resource for credible information regarding the profession. Founded in 1982 in Las Vegas NV, NAPPS today has well over 2,000 members representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, seven Canadian provinces […]
