Recent decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court and New York Court of Appeals significantly changed personal jurisdiction case law; specifically, whether registration to do business with the Secretary of State amounts to consent to general personal jurisdiction in the state.

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.

History of Personal Jurisdiction and Consent by Registration

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