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Apostille vs. Authentication: Are They the Same Thing?
Taking a business international or sending documents to a foreign country may require jumping through some extra hoops for verification. Rather than just being able to ride on the typical methods of identity verification that American notaries use, foreign countries may request an apostille for the document. What Is an…
Can a Process Server Deliver Documents Any Day of the Week?
You’ve got that Subpoena all drawn up and ready to go to the process server. You know you’re behind a little bit on getting it served, but you know your process server is quick and will get the job done on time. Because you’re on a tight deadline and it’s…
A Guide to Social Media Process Service in 2019
People rely on social media platforms for so much: keeping in touch with friends and family, finding new local events to attend, discovering new products and services they might like, and networking to get that next great job. More and more, courts are allowing social media to be used for…
How Do I Combine PDFs in Windows & on a Mac?
With more courts moving to e-filing, you and your staff have to create, arrange, and send more PDFs than ever before. But those PDFs aren’t always exactly as you need them to be. Maybe you’re putting together a response to a motion that involves attaching evidence that you’ve got stored…
Torri’s Legal Services Receives Financial Services Compliance Certification from NAPPS
The team at Torri’s Legal Services recently received a Financial Services Compliance (FSC) certification from the National Association of Professional Process Servers (NAPPS). Following an application process that ensures compliance with the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, Torri’s Legal Services joins a select group of NAPPS members with…
A Guide to Witness Fees
Calling witnesses to a deposition or trial isn’t free. You have to pay them for their time and for the mileage it takes to get to your office or the courthouse. But not all states require witness fees, nor are all the rules surrounding witness fees the same. That makes…
What Happens If I Avoid a Process Server
You’ve heard that someone plans to sue you, or you know your spouse recently filed for divorce. In both of these situations, you’ll need to be served with official legal paperwork for the court proceedings to move forward. “I’ll just avoid the process server,” you think. “Problem solved!” FALSE While…
4 Tips for Working Smarter, Not Harder
Running a law firm is a lot of work. Not only do you have to juggle your own caseload, but you have to make sure you’re marketing your firm to bring in more clients, manage your employees, handle payroll and accounting, and make sure everyone in the office has enough…
What Is a Court Researcher, & How Can One Help My Law Firm?
Often, legal cases aren’t just about the individual complaint at hand – a car accident, a felony arrest, or a divorce. Issues from past civil and criminal court cases, and even federal cases such as bankruptcy, are crucial to presenting the most complete picture of the case you’re arguing. Tracking…
Torri’s Legal Services Exhibits at the IBTTA
On October 15 and 16, 2018, Torri and project manager Olga Semonova of the team at Torri’s Legal Services were in Baltimore at the 86th Annual Meeting and Exhibition of the International Bridge, Tunnel & Turnpike Association (IBTTA). The IBTTA is a worldwide organization for the owners and operators of…