Process Server Hot Topics: Service Via Text, Calling Before Serves, Choosing Business Names
- January 07, 2013
- by Kimberly Faber
- In the News
- Social Media
We're already a week into 2013 and a number of hot topics in process serving are popping up in news, threads, and social media. This week's hot topics include service of process via text, calling ahead before going on a serve, how process service is projected to evolve in 2013, and more. Here are just a few highlights of what members of the process serving profession are talking about:
Service of process via text message
An article from the Boston College Law Review analyzes the evolution of due process as it applies to service of process. The article, titled, "Text Message Service of Process - No LOL Matter: Does Text Message Service of Process Comport with Due Process?" discusses some of the limitations and concerns with text message and email service.
Do you think service of process via text is next?
Top Process Server News of 2012
Top stories in process serving for 2012 include Kanye West and a Nordstrom box, Occupy protesters, service via Facebook, assault, and the dangers of serving papers.
What's been your most memorable serve?
How process service will evolve in 2013
Process servers are sharing their thoughts, and some believe some companies will move toward e-filing and e-service while others anticipate the coming of more work as the sheriff's office in one are shut down their civil process department.
What do you think will change this year?
How process servers chose their business names
Process servers are sharing the stories of how and why they chose their business names. Check out the thread for various strategies from showing professionalism, using alliterations, and anticipating future business expansions.
Share the story behind your business name
Planning for 2013: 10 questions and planning tips
10 questions to help you plan for the coming year. The article touches on revenue, investments, clients, marketing, free resources, employees and more.
Get the tips
Calling the location before going out on a serve
A question about calling before going out on a serve has stirred a 36 comment discussion that covers giving clients a head's up on a serve, using calling cards, delivery tickets, and door tags, and various ruses including faking a call to the police, setting an appointment, and acting as a delivery service.
Share your thoughts
This Week's Top Commenters:
Charles Lincoln
Started LinkedIn conversation on calling before a serve
Jan Walstead
Shared planning article on Google plus
Blu Monday-Daniels
Shared how process service will evolve in 2013
Up and coming conversations you won't want to miss
Here are just a few of the conversations happening right now:
- Best and worst serves and funny stories
- Pricing structures: something unconventional
- How has Craigslist treated you?
- Differences between LLC and Inc.
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