The Importance of Rule 4(m) for International Defendants in Westlaw
Categories: Dispute Resolution
A team of Kobre & Kim attorneys analyze the recent decision in In re Veon Ltd. Securities Litigation, including its impact on cross-border litigation involving international defendants. This U.S. class action complaint, filed against a defendant residing in Sweden, was dismissed based on the U.S. Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m) – which calls for case dismissal if a plaintiff fails to serve a complaint within an allotted time limit. While Rule 4(m) is typically specific to U.S. domestic cases, this unique decision presents several holdings that can apply to international defendants.
