Florida attorneys handling eviction and possession actions should be aware of an important change involving service on “Unknown Party or Parties in Possession.” For years, posting eviction papers after unsuccessful personal service attempts followed the same general procedure for both named occupants and unknown occupants. Under Florida Statute § 48.183, process servers could post the summons and complaint after two unsuccessful attempts made at least 6 hours apart. That rule

In civil litigation, attorneys are constantly making strategic and economic decisions about where to invest resources in a case. One of the most common decisions is whether to retain a private investigator early in the litigation process or proceed without one. In many cases, attorneys believe they already have a strong understanding of the facts. They may feel witness statements can wait, that service issues will resolve themselves, or that additional investigation will not

Recently, a Memphis homeowner shared surveillance footage of a process server subcontracted by a national process service company, behaving unprofessionally while attempting service. The story gained attention because it highlighted a bigger issue in the industry: the person at the door reflects directly on the law firm and the process service company behind them. You can view the original news report here: https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/03/17/homeowner-speaks-out-after-pro

In the legal world, service of process is routine. It is meant to provide notice, not make headlines. But in March 2026, that line blurred. During a live performance at the Laugh Factory, Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi was served with legal papers on stage, mid-set. The moment went viral almost instantly. Jonasi reacted live on stage with surprise and humor, telling the audience, “I got served right in front of you guys!” He even quipped “I now have a gluten allergy, an

In a case where legal drama met creative flair, streamer Adin Ross claims Megan Thee Stallion’s legal team attempted to serve him by luring him outside with a mariachi band playing on his driveway. While it made headlines that he got served with a mariachi band, it didn’t quite pan out that way. Ross’s security team stepped in, and no direct service happened on the spot. Instead, Ross’s attorney instructed him to have his security team relay the message to the server, asking