US Court finds that flat panel litigation plaintiffs may serve Taiwanese defendants through US counsel | Practical Law

US Court finds that flat panel litigation plaintiffs may serve Taiwanese defendants through US counsel | Practical Law

On 28 May 2010, the US District Court for the Northern District of California found that plaintiffs in the flat panel antitrust litigation may serve two Taiwanese defendants through their US counsel pursuant to US Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(f)(3) (Rule 4(f)(3)). The court determined that plaintiffs need not first attempt to personally serve the defendants through the letter rogatory process if there is alternative, speedier relief available that comports with due process.

US Court finds that flat panel litigation plaintiffs may serve Taiwanese defendants through US counsel

by Practical Law
Law stated as at 28 May 2010 • USA (National/Federal)
On 28 May 2010, the US District Court for the Northern District of California found that plaintiffs in the flat panel antitrust litigation may serve two Taiwanese defendants through their US counsel pursuant to US Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(f)(3) (Rule 4(f)(3)). The court determined that plaintiffs need not first attempt to personally serve the defendants through the letter rogatory process if there is alternative, speedier relief available that comports with due process.