Analysis: BNSF Railway Co. V. Tyrrell, Bristol-Myers Squibb V. Superior Court
July 19, 2017
July 19, 2017
ATLANTA, July 19 -- Emory University's School of Law issued the following news release:
In its most recent term, the Supreme Court gave uncommon attention to general personal jurisdiction. In two decisions, the court doubled down on a restrictive conception of that doctrine.
Personal jurisdiction directly affects access to justice. Without it, a court is powerless to declare the rights of litigants, powerless to right wrongs. Personal jurisdiction is about the court's . . .
In its most recent term, the Supreme Court gave uncommon attention to general personal jurisdiction. In two decisions, the court doubled down on a restrictive conception of that doctrine.
Personal jurisdiction directly affects access to justice. Without it, a court is powerless to declare the rights of litigants, powerless to right wrongs. Personal jurisdiction is about the court's . . .