Adam C Calvert

November 10, 2023 | New York Law Journal

This article explores the history of consent by registration in personal jurisdiction case law, recent decisions at the federal and state level and a proposed amendment in the New York Legislature to change the current law in New York.

By Adam C. Calvert and Brian Ramkissoon

8 minute read

March 02, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Steven M. Christman and Adam C. Calvert write: Defendants in personal injury cases sometimes remove a case to federal court because of several advantages: stricter discovery rules, more defense-friendly juries, and expert discovery, to name a few. But one seemingly advantageous reason is often overlooked, particularly by those defending retailers or other premises owners: the defendant-friendly federal court notice standard that applies to summary judgment motions.

By Steven M. Christman and Adam C. Calvert

10 minute read

March 01, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Steven M. Christman and Adam C. Calvert write: Defendants in personal injury cases sometimes remove a case to federal court because of several advantages: stricter discovery rules, more defense-friendly juries, and expert discovery, to name a few. But one seemingly advantageous reason is often overlooked, particularly by those defending retailers or other premises owners: the defendant-friendly federal court notice standard that applies to summary judgment motions.

By Steven M. Christman and Adam C. Calvert

10 minute read