Alan Fiedel (Partner-Miami, FL) authored “Recent Florida Appellate Decision Highlights Evolving Issues in Service on Foreign Defendants,” appearing in the May 13, 2026, posting of Law.com. The article examines the evolving rules governing international service of process and explores the Forsun International Group v. DRT Holdings appellate decision, in which Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal upheld a trial court’s authorization of service by email on foreign parties under Section 48.197 of the Florida Statutes. Although the case arose in a post-judgment context, Alan explains that the ruling may have broader implications for cross-border commercial disputes, product liability matters, and judgment enforcement proceedings involving foreign defendants. The author also addresses the challenges associated with traditional international service methods, including Hague Convention procedures and letters rogatory, and highlights the court’s recognition that email service may be appropriate where it is reasonably calculated to provide notice and is not prohibited by international agreement. The article further emphasizes that due process remains the governing principle and that litigants seeking alternative service methods must still demonstrate that the proposed email address is reliable, active, and genuinely connected to the defendant.  Alan concludes that “courts are likely to confront additional requests for alternative service methods that reflect how parties actually communicate in today’s marketplace,” highlighting the growing role of technology-driven solutions in international litigation.