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The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is proposing to amend rules applicable to process servers that are licensed by the Department to implement Chapter 189 of the Laws of 2022, which amended General Business Law 89-cc, and to make additional clarifications for consistency and clarity throughout.

The full proposal and information on the hearing can be reviewed here:https://rules.cityofnewyork.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/DCWP-NOH-Process-Servers-1.pdf

These proposed changes are seen as unnecessary and burdensome to process servers. Process servers can state their concerns in a few ways listed below:

- View and submit comments to DCWP through the NYC Rules website: https://rules.cityofnewyork.us/rule/process-servers/

- Email comments to [email protected]

- Sign up to speak at the hearing by calling (212) 436-0396

The hearing begins 11 am ET on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, and comments must be submitted prior to the hearing.

The Senate voted 38-0 on February 17 to approve SB 1062 which amends statutes relating to service of process. The bill aims to clarify and modernize service of process on corporations, limited liability companies, and other business entities.

Senate approves measure to amend service of process laws The Senate has signed off on a proposal to update service of process laws, but only after the sponsor eased some concerns. The Senate voted 38-0 on February 17 to approve SB 1062 by Sen. Jennifer Bradley, R-Orange Park. Bradley said she worked closely with the Business Law, Real Property, Probate an...

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Alabama congressman Mo Brooks claimed that a process server "illegally entered" his home and intimidated his wife as she returned from worship. The headlines caught the attention of the process serving community, with many debating the efficacy and legality of the service.

Examining the Mo Brooks Process Service Incident Making national news, Alabama congressman Mo Brooks claimed that a process server "illegally entered" his home and intimidated his wife as she returned from worship.

In the process serving industry, there are a number of ways in which a process server can effectuate service. For those individuals who refuse to accept service, drop service may be an option.

Understanding Drop Serves

The average person may not understand the role of a process server and may decide instead to avoid being served, believing this will enable them to avoid their situation altogether. We’ve compiled some advice for servers facing this challenge as it’s a common one in the industry.

How To Identify Someone Avoiding Service of Process We’ve compiled some advice for process servers facing the common challenge of individuals evading service of process.

Whether a server is just starting out or looking to ramp up new business, finding work as a process server can be a daunting task. Where does a process server begin? The good news is that there are always options when it comes to finding new work. Here, we provide information on the types of clients that typically turn to process servers as well as the best tactics process servers can use to find jobs.

How Process Servers Can Find New Clients Whether a server is just starting out or looking to ramp up new business, finding work as a process server can be a daunting task.

Slipped into the New York State Budget was a proposal which is also reflected in Senate Bill S02508 B, Part O, which, if accepted, would change NY law and allow for process to be served on the Secretary of State through an electronic system operated by the Department of State.

Gail Kagan and Paula Parrino of the New York State Professional Process Servers Association discuss the bill in the latest ServeNow article.

New York Legislation Affecting Process Servers: “If It Isn’t Broke, Don’t Fix It” Slipped into the New York State Budget was a proposal which, if accepted, would change NY law and allow for process to be served on the Secretary of State through an electronic system operated by the Department of State.

Although it is not very exciting, insurance is a subject that all business owners, including process servers, should look into before getting out and doing work in the field. Owning a business presents many risks that are not limited to simply profit and loss, and insurance can protect business owners from these other risks.

Insurance for Process Servers Although it is not very exciting, insurance is a subject that all business owners, including process servers, should look into before getting out and doing work in the field.

Please join NYSPPSA for their Legislative Fundraiser Monday, March 8 from 9AM-5PM. See our agenda below. To register and/or donate click on the link
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