Many defendants with no connection to the jurisdiction in which they are sued may assert a personal jurisdiction defense to avoid defending against claims in far-flung courts. In cases brought under state law, this defense is...more
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether U.S. courts have personal jurisdiction over foreign defendants under the Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act ("PSJVTA")....more
On Oct. 4, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in CC/Devas Ltd. v. Antrix Corp. Ltd. to decide whether either the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act or the U.S. Constitution requires plaintiffs to establish personal...more