No Place Like Home: Corporate Jurisdiction & the Future of Forum Shopping

The United States Supreme Court’s decision in Bristol-Myers Squibb v. Superior Court of California, shuts down certain forms of forum shopping, but it might lead to more lawsuits being filed in New Jersey state courts because of our state’s plaintiff-friendly laws and the fact that many major businesses call New Jersey home. On October 20, 2017, the New Jersey Civil Justice Institute hosted a conference exploring this issue.

By |2017-12-01T14:22:30-05:00December 1, 2017|News, Top Stories|0 Comments

What Does the Latest SCOTUS Ruling on Mass Actions Mean for New Jersey?

Earlier this week, the United States Supreme Court issued its ruling in a closely watched case concerning state based mass actions. The decision, which shuts down certain forms of forum shopping, might lead to more lawsuits being filed in New Jersey state courts because of our state’s plaintiff-friendly laws and the fact that many major businesses call New Jersey home.

By |2017-06-23T13:58:43-04:00June 23, 2017|News, Top Stories|0 Comments
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