Long Arm Jurisdiction Blogs

When challenging "service" (delivery) of the summons and complaint, arm yourself with the knowledge you need to attack the case confidently. This comprehensive review examines recent court decisions ...

Collection litigation in New York presents significant challenges for defendants, requiring understanding of key jurisdictional defenses. This article examines three critical defenses in collection ...

Forum selection clauses in loan agreements can require out-of-state borrowers to litigate in New York, subject to statutory and jurisdictional limitations. As a collection defense attorney, I've ...

In collection-defense cases, I frequently see out-of-state defendants served by email, regular mail, or certified mail—methods that, absent a statute (e.g., CPLR 313, BCL § 307) or a court order under ...