U.S jurisdiction over foreign nationals

(as published in E-Commerce Law & Policy)

In a recent ruling by the New York Court of Appeals, it was held that New York state can assert jurisdiction over a Montana resident who allegedly breached a contract by means of an instant message. Kenneth N. Rashbaum, partner at Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold LLP, examines this case and others to assess whether European corporations can be liable for the transmission of similar electronic communications.

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