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International

Apr. 25, 2001

Sliding Scale

Courts apply jurisdictional principles to international Web site defendants with concern for the additional burden on such defendants.

        By Peter s. Selvin and David Grossman

        The widespread commercial use of the Internet by companies throughout the world is challenging courts to develop new legal doctrines governing the exercise of personal jurisdiction. The question frequently arises as to whether a presence on the Internet will subject out-of-state and foreign companies to jurisdiction.
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