Personal jurisdiction.

Practice point: Defendant does not waive any defenses based on lack of personal jurisdiction by removing the action to federal court.

Students should note that the determination of whether a tortious act committed outside New York causes injury inside the state depends on the location of the original event which caused the injury.

Magwitch, L.L.C. v. Pusser's, Inc., NY Slip Op 03973 (1st Dept. 2011).

Here is the decision.

Tomorrow's issue is background checks.