International Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310 (1945), is one of the most important decisions in United States constitutional law. The Supreme Court established the “minimum contacts” standard, which determines when a state court… International Shoe Co. v. Washington (1945)

The United States Supreme Court decision in J. McIntyre Machinery, Ltd. v. Nicastro is an important case involving personal jurisdiction and product liability. The case addressed whether a state court can exercise jurisdiction over a… J. McIntyre Machinery, Ltd. v. Nicastro (2011)

Redner v. Sanders is an important federal case that explains the difference between residency and citizenship for purposes of federal diversity jurisdiction. The case addresses whether a United States citizen who lives in a foreign… Redner v. Sanders

Security National Bank of Sioux City v. Abbott Laboratories is an important federal district court decision addressing improper conduct during depositions and the authority of courts to impose sanctions when attorneys obstruct the discovery process.… Security National Bank of Sioux City v. Abbott Laboratories

Gargallo v. Merrill L., Pierce, Fenner & Smith is an important Sixth Circuit decision addressing the interaction between state court judgments and federal claims that fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of federal courts. The case… Gargallo v. Merrill L., Pierce, Fenner & Smith (918 F.2d 658, 6th Cir. 1990)