Status Update: Electronic & Social Media Service

In our previous episode, we refreshed our 2021 episode on service by social media.  As predicted in that episode, adoption of these types of service has spread. Over the years, American's engagement in online activities have grown and they will continue to grow for years to come. So, if we are trying to make defendants aware of a pending lawsuit, what better place to look for them than the internet? On this week's episode, join Rebecca and Steve as they explain the innovations made to the online service process and discuss how, under the right circumstances, requests to use a defendant's social media account as an alternative means of effectuating service of process will be granted by U.S. courts