We recently covered the United States Supreme Court’s troubling decision in Ford Motor Company v. Montana Eighth Judicial District Court, 141 S. Ct. 1017 (2021), which has broadened the reach of specific personal jurisdiction...more
4/28/2021
/ Automotive Industry ,
Causation ,
Component Parts Doctrine ,
Ford Motor ,
Ford Motor Co. v Bandemer ,
Ford Motor Co. v Montana Eighth Judicial District Court ,
Jurisdiction ,
Manufacturers ,
Personal Jurisdiction ,
SCOTUS ,
Stream of Commerce
By a unanimous vote of 8-0, the United States Supreme Court has shifted the personal jurisdiction landscape for many product manufacturers, finding some companies may be subject to suit in any U.S. jurisdiction where a...more
It’s been nearly six months since the HHS Secretary declared COVID-19 a public health emergency. As communities emerge from quarantine, businesses are on high alert regarding potential COVID-19 liability. Some businesses...more
7/14/2020
/ Business Operations ,
Causation ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Foreseeability ,
Health Care Providers ,
Nursing Homes ,
Public Health ,
Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Suppliers