Two years after this episode, Taiwan and the United States signed a diplomatic immunity pact that accorded the protections used as a trope here.
This episode introduces the character of Dana Lodge, played by Monica Raymund. She appears in 9 episodes in total.
Nate Steinwachs plays a janitor in this episode. In episode 2.13, Real Deal (2011), he played the part of a neighbourhood resident.
Julianna Margulies (Alicia Florrick) & Wayne Duvall (Detective Harcourt) previously worked together on episode 1.23, Love Among the Ruins (1995), of ER (1994) as Carol Hathaway & an umpire respectively.