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Negligent Texting

A New Jersey judge recently held that a person who sends a text message to a driver cannot be held liable if the driver causes an accident due to the text message. While most states have laws banning text messaging while driving and it is well settled that a driver is...

When does a website give jurisdiction?

A Massachusetts state court recently held that when a company has a website which directs consumers to in-state retailers that sell the company’s products, it is sufficient for the court to take personal jurisdiction. In this specific case, the defendant,...