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Nevada Supreme Court Expands Reach of Specific Personal Jurisdiction Over Nonresident Officers and Directors of Nevada Corporations
by John S. Delikanakis
On August 9, 2012, the Nevada Supreme Court issued a unanimous en banc decision holding that Nevada courts can properly exercise personal jurisdiction over nonresident officers and directors of Nevada corporations who “directly harm” a corporation. See Consipio Holding, BV et al. v. Carlberg et al., 123 Nev. Advance Opinion 43 (August 8, 2012).
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