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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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Texas Business Court Quarterly Update – Q1 and Q2 2025

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As a part of Vinson & Elkins’ Texas Business Court Quarterly Update, the following update summarizes the Texas Business Court opinions—categorized by primary issue—that have been released since September 1, 2024 through the...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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Out-of-State, Out of Luck: Commercial Division Justice Dismisses PPE Suit for Lack of Jurisdiction

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A recent decision from the Manhattan Commercial Division reminds us that even substantial and high-profile transactions tied to the state may not be enough to establish personal jurisdiction over an out-of-state defendant. In...more

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Court Refuses to Enjoin Mass Arbitration on Personal Jurisdiction Grounds

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Companies facing the threat of mass arbitration continue to seek judicial intervention to thwart such tactics. However, most of those attempts have failed. Recently, the District Court in the District of Colombia rejected a...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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Conspiracy Theory Jurisdiction. Who Knew?

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Section 3211(a)(8) of the Civil Practice Law and Rule (“CPLR”) allows a party to “move for judgment dismissing one or more causes of action asserted against him on the ground that … the court has not jurisdiction of the...more

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