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Law 101:  Understanding Personal Jurisdiction

In the intricate world of civil litigation, personal jurisdiction is a critical foundation upon which legal disputes are built and resolved.  Personal jurisdiction determines whether a court has the authority to exercise power over a particular person and adjudicate a case involving that person. Defining Personal Jurisdiction Personal jurisdiction refers to a court’s authority to...

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Law 101:  Marbury v. Madison

In the annals of American legal history, few cases have had such a profound impact on the balance of power among the branches of government as Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. 137 (1803).  This landmark Supreme Court case decided in 1803, laid the foundation for the principle of judicial review, forever shaping the course of American jurisprudence. For more information on how Munger • Denker...

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Law 101:  International Shoe Co. v. Washington

Photo Above by Joe Ravi, CC BY-SA 3.0 In the realm of legal history, certain cases continue to have a profound impact on the way our courts operate and conduct their affairs.  International Shoe Co. v. Washington, a 326 U.S. 310 (1945), landmark Supreme Court case decided in 1945, is one such example. For more information on how Munger • Denker • Ruiz • Barbour, can help you please...