Criminal Law

Court Upholds Service of Process By E-Mail
Synder v. Alternative Energy Inc., ___Misc. 3d___, NYLJ May 1, 2008, (N.Y. Co. May 1, 2008)(registration required) is an important case for civil procedure...

Fifth District: Challenging Service of Process
If someone moves to dismiss a complaint but the motion does not challenge service of process, is any such challenge irrevocably waived? This decision from the Fifth District holds that if the motion has not yet been heard, it may be amended to include such a ground, avoiding any waiver.

Statute of Limitations In Tennessee(2)
                 A car accident case in Tennessee was dismissed  on the basis of the expiration of the statue of limitations...

When a lawsuit filed against multiple defendants in state court is capable of being removed to federal court, does the time for removal begin to run when the first defendant receives service of process or when the last defendant receives service?
When a lawsuit filed against multiple defendants in state court is capable of being removed to federal court, does the time for removal begin to run when the first defendant receives service of process or when the last defendant receives service of process? Addressing a question of first impression that had already produced a circuit split among other federal appellate courts, today a unanimous three-judge panel of the U...

ProcessLibrary Upgrades its Service
A few years ago I mentioned ProcessLibrary, a great site that helps you identify the unknown or mysterious processes running on your computer...

UofL Law: Louisville Law Community Service Day
Louisville Law Community Service Day On April 5, 2008, the law school community will embark upon its first annual day of collective public service...

DC Madame Phone List
Telephone Records of Deborah Jeane Palfrey's Escort Service (Pamela Martin and Associates)

Can a former employee use photographs of jobs completed whie working for me in marketing material for a new business?
There are several issues here

1. Sub contractor started up a compe...

Will my Criminal Record prevent me from naturalizing or getting a Green Card?
A Lawful Permanent Resident can apply for United States citizenship after 5 year...

Haw can I join with my family who live in the USA?
Only you are allowed to can join your sister....

How to cash a cashier's check without ID?
I would get some I.D.! Other than that, maybe you can tell the investigator you ...

Should I sign a Waiver of Process Consent to Probate?
By signing a Waiver of Process; Consent to Probate, you agree that there does no...

US Postal Service Workers
File Labor and Wages Class Action

Comcast Corp.
alleging false advertising related to the speed of its Internet service.

Clearwire Service
alleging poor quality and unfairly charging early termination fees.

Microsoft Corp.
allegedly failed to provide adequate access and service to Xbox Live and its subscribers.

Mel Harris and Associates Debt Collection
Face Class Action for Alleged "Sewer Service" Practices

Fire Company Duel
Township settles $150,000 fire service lawsuit.