The Hague Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents provides a standardized framework for serving litigation documents internationally. Because the Convention predates modern technology, courts must determine whether email service is allowed or prohibited.
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Businesses involved in international disputes often face a procedural challenge: how to serve process on a foreign defendant and how long is it going to take? A recent decision from Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal clarifies an increasingly important issue in international litigation: whether a plaintiff may serve a foreign defendant by email. In Wepard Corp., Ltd. v. Diaz, Reus & Targ, LLP (January 21, 2026), the court interpreted Florida’s foreign-service statute and concluded that email can be an authorized method of service when ordered by the court.
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Online reviews are a cornerstone of consumer decision-making. For businesses, a single negative review—especially when fake or malicious—can tarnish their reputation and deter potential customers. Fake anonymous reviews posted on platforms like Google are particularly harmful because they often shield the reviewer’s identity, making it difficult for businesses to address or rectify the issue. Fortunately, both Illinois and Florida courts provide mechanisms to combat these challenges, identify anonymous reviewers and initiate a legal action.
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If you can't answer how quickly you and the opposing side will resolve your differences in court, and therefore, how long your dispute is going to take, a lawyer cannot answer how much her legal fees are going to be. However, this article should help you in this unpredictable process to feel more in control of your legal fees and of the litigation process itself.
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The litigation process is complex and involves several stages or phases. The specific stages of the litigation process vary depending on the type of case and many other variables, but generally they include:
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