UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT -
• United States Supreme Court Holds Due Process Permits Exercise Of Specific Personal Jurisdiction Over Out-Of-State Vehicle Manufacturer For Product Liability Claims For Harm To Forum...more
Foley Hoag LLP publishes this quarterly Update primarily concerning developments in product liability and related law from federal and state courts applicable to Massachusetts, but also featuring selected developments for New...more
Foley Hoag LLP publishes this quarterly Update primarily concerning developments in product liability and related law from federal and state courts applicable to Massachusetts, but also featuring selected developments for New...more
8/18/2020
/ Appeals ,
Asbestos Litigation ,
Breach of Contract ,
Cancer ,
Class Action ,
Contract Disputes ,
Dismissals ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Labeling ,
Lack of Jurisdiction ,
Medical Malpractice ,
Online Education ,
Personal Jurisdiction ,
Piercing the Corporate Veil ,
Private Nuisance
First Circuit Holds Subsequent FDA Approval Of Drugs For Pediatric Use Not Conclusive Proof Of Effectiveness At Time Of Sale So As To Preclude Fraudulent Marketing Claims, And Individualized Proof Of Causation Of...more
MASSACHUSETTS -
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Applies “Transient Jurisdiction” Doctrine To Hold Nonresident Individuals’ Intentional, Knowing And Voluntary Presence In Massachusetts At Time Of Service Sufficient To...more
1/31/2019
/ Due Process ,
Duty to Warn ,
False Advertising ,
Hazing ,
Learned Intermediary ,
Manufacturers ,
Out-of-State Companies ,
Personal Jurisdiction ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Wrongful Death
First Circuit Holds Personal Jurisdiction Over Foreign Software Services Provider On Claim Arising Under Federal Law Satisfies Fifth Amendment Due Process’ Minimum Contacts Requirement Because Defendant Knowingly Conducted...more