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Nevada Rejects Calder’s Jurisdictional Effects Test in Negligence Cases

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On June 18, 2025, the Nevada Supreme Court held in Whitley v. Greyhound Lines, Inc., 141 Nev. Adv. Op. 33 (2025), that Calder v. Jones’ “effects test” applies only in intentional tort cases. The opinion provides an analysis...more

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Alabama Supreme Court Alert | Appellate Update for June 27, 2025

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Decisions from June 27, 2025 - Ex parte GBC International Bank: This case involves whether a plaintiff established personal jurisdiction over a California company doing no business in Alabama. The plaintiff wired $60,000...more

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If the Service Was Poor, You’ll Have to Do More – How Much Diligence Is Due for Affix and Mail Service?

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The burden of establishing personal jurisdiction over a defendant rests with the plaintiff. Service of process is a necessary component of jurisdiction, and it is not complete until proof of service is filed. Ordinarily,...more

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Supreme Court Upholds Personal Jurisdiction by Corporate Registration

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In Mallory v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co., 600 U.S. __ (June 27, 2023), the United States Supreme Court upheld a Pennsylvania law that enables a plaintiff to show general personal jurisdiction over an out-of-state...more

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