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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

Epstein Becker & Green

Business Enterprise Value as a Measure of Damages for Business Torts

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Recently, a 1952 Mickey Mantle baseball card, in near-mint condition, sold for a record $12.6 million at auction. Imagine if the new owner brought the card home and showed it to a friend, carefully instructing the friend not...more

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What Is My Assumption of Risk? - McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin - September 11, 2023

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Assumption of the Risk- Smith v. Be Fit with Michelle, LLC, 11th Dist. Lake, No. 2023-Ohio-3118. In this appeal, the Eleventh Appellate District affirmed the trial court’s decision to grant the defendant summary judgment...more

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Can You Limit Liability for Your Own Negligence in a Contract

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Folks sign contracts of all types that purport to contain limitations of liability; but are they enforceable.  In many cases, the answer is “yes”.  “In the absence of a contravening public policy, exculpatory provisions...more

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