Subject Matter Jurisdiction Blogs

The collection-litigation market in New York is as aggressive as ever. From a defense perspective, this blog explores the potent defenses of a) lack of subject matter jurisdiction, b) lack of personal ...

BCL § 1314 limits when foreign corporations (companies formed outside New York) can be sued in New York courts. The statute aims to prevent New York courts from being flooded with cases that lack ...

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 ...