Play Ball with Multi-Jurisdictional Law
Whether in Little League, college, or the pros, any baseball player will likely tell you they prefer to be the home team. Being away from the friendly confines (shout out Wrigley) comes with a certain level of discomfort. The unfamiliarity of the accommodations, locker room amenities, and stadium can affect a player’s performance, even if they are a seasoned veteran. Professional baseball teams go to great lengths to ensure that their players can adapt to the unfamiliar environment and overcome the unique challenges of a road game. Without a doubt, home field advantage can be critical to a team’s success.
When I’m driving down I-95 and leave New Jersey to cross into Delaware, I know it. I also know that if I’m caught speeding in Delaware, the only police I need to worry about are the ones with Delaware on the side panels. Of course, reciprocity when it comes to fines and points are sometimes blurry, but not nearly as confusing as crossing state lines in your law practice, typically on the Internet. However, most lawyers today have practices that are not confined to one or two states. These two intertwining and overlapping issues—virtual law practices and multi-state jurisdictional issues—go hand in hand, and often create as many questions as answers.
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