New Mexico v. Gilead Sciences Inc.

| January 26, 2023

(N.M., filed January 26, 2023): Arguing that the pure “steam of commerce” theory conflicts with U.S. Supreme Court Precedent requiring purposeful availment and subverts the values of fairness and federalism underlying the doctrine of specific jurisdiction. Adopting the pure “stream of commerce” theory will impose needless costs and uncertainty on businesses throughout the nation.

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