Semtek Intl. Inc. v. Lockheed Martin Corp., 531 U.S. 497 (2001) is an important United States Supreme Court case that clarified how federal courts determine the claim-preclusive effect of dismissals in diversity jurisdiction cases. The… Semtek Intl. Inc. v. Lockheed Martin Corp. (2001)

Hertz Corp. v. Friend is a landmark United States Supreme Court case that clarified how courts determine a corporation’s “principal place of business” for purposes of federal diversity jurisdiction. This issue is important because diversity… Hertz Corp. v. Friend (2010)

Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins, 304 U.S. 64 (1938) is one of the most important decisions in the history of United States law. In this case, the United States Supreme Court held that federal courts… Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins

The case of Szendrey-Ramos v. First Bancorp is an important federal court decision that explains when a federal court may refuse to hear state law claims alongside federal claims. The case was decided by the… Szendrey-Ramos v. First Bancorp

Caterpillar Inc. v. Lewis, 519 U.S. 61 (1996) is an important United States Supreme Court case that clarified when federal courts can properly exercise diversity jurisdiction. The case addressed whether a federal court judgment can… Caterpillar Inc. v. Lewis (1996)