Matter of Attorneys in Violation of Judiciary Law § 468-a (Sossner)

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• noting that “the relevant contacts” for a defamation claim “are the allegedly defamatory remarks” themselves
• holding Texas courts lacked specific jurisdiction over New York resident who allegedly defamed Texas resident in statements to federal investigators
• emphasizing \Calder's requirement that the forum be the focal point of the story” in evaluating \personal jurisdiction against the defaming defendant” (quotations omitted)
• finding no personal jurisdiction where the allegedly defamatory statements did not concern activity in the forum state, were not made in the forum state, and were not directed to the forum state
• “The plaintiff bears the burden of establishing personal jurisdiction over a non-resident defendant and that burden is met by making a prima facie showing.”
• “To support personal jurisdiction against the defaming defendant, this court has emphasized Calder’s requirement that the forum be the focal point of the story.” (quotation omitted)

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