When a U.S. party needs evidence or witness testimony from South Korea, traditional discovery methods like subpoenas don’t apply.
Because South Korea restricts foreign lawyers from taking depositions locally, U.S. litigants must rely on Letters Rogatory and the Hague Evidence Convention.
This article explains how to properly obtain testimony, documents, or statements from Korean witnesses while complying with international law.

When a U.S. plaintiff needs to serve a defendant in South Korea, ordinary mail or private process service will not suffice.
Because both the U.S. and Korea are parties to the Hague Service Convention, service must follow its prescribed procedures through Korea’s designated Central Authority.
This article explains the steps, timelines, translation requirements, and strategic considerations to ensure that service abroad is valid and enforceable.

Receiving a subpoena can be disruptive—especially when your company isn’t part of the lawsuit.
This guide explains how to respond quickly and strategically: identifying the type of subpoena, preserving data, negotiating scope, protecting confidentiality, and avoiding costly mistakes.
Good Pine P.C. helps businesses manage subpoenas with efficiency, professionalism, and minimal operational impact.

Every business faces legal disputes sooner or later.
The challenge is not simply “winning” but knowing when to fight and when to settle.
This article explains how business owners can make clear-eyed decisions by weighing cost, risk, timing, reputation, and long-term objectives — and how strategic litigation management protects the enterprise beyond any single case.

Discovery is the longest and most expensive phase of U.S. litigation. For Korean companies, it can also be the most unfamiliar. This guide explains how the American discovery system works — from depositions and interrogatories to electronic data collection — and offers practical steps to manage risk, cost, and compliance before disputes arise.

When business disputes escalate, understanding how the U.S. litigation process unfolds can save companies time, money, and leverage. This article explains every stage of a commercial lawsuit—from the first demand letter to final judgment—and why a well-drafted demand letter can protect your rights long before you ever enter the courtroom.

Serving as a plaintiff in a class action means standing up not only for yourself, but for others harmed by the same conduct. This article explains the role of class representatives in antitrust and consumer-fraud cases, what responsibilities they carry, and how Good Pine guides clients through class certification and litigation under Rule 23 and related state rules.

Whistleblowers play a vital role in exposing fraud against the government. This article explains whistleblower rights and protections under the False Claims Act, including cases involving kickbacks and misuse of COVID-19 relief funds such as PPP and EIDL.

Good Pine provides confidential consultations and legal guidance to help whistleblowers navigate these complex cases safely and pursue the rewards and protections the law provides.

When your business is sued, every decision counts. This guide explains how lawsuits begin, how to respond strategically, and how to navigate service, pleadings, discovery, and settlement in New York and New Jersey.