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When is a web page creator subject to a state's jurisdiction? Creating and maintaining a web page that is accessible fromanywhere in the world poses new jurisdictional issues.
In his article, Christopher Wolf, an attorney at a WashingtonD.C. law firm, explains the evolving law on jurisdiction on theinternet. The question is whether a court has personal jurisdictionof an individual just because the individual posts a website. Mr.Wolf summarizes the law relating to that issue.
Part 1: After reading this article, select a Web site andanalyze whether the website creator would be subject tojurisdiction in the examples given.
Part 2: Look at Mr. Wolf's article titled Standards for Internet Jurisdiction. Read allsections of the article including the conclusion.
Answer the following questions:
Why is personal jurisdiction an issue for those who postwebsites?
What are some reasons that a website owner might be concernedwith whether a court is able to obtain personal jurisdiction overhim or her?
What is normally required for a court to have personaljurisdiction?
When is a court required to use long-arm jurisdiction?
Why is long-arm jurisdiction an issue for those who create orpost web pages?
According to the Wolf article, the courts have imposed an"interactive-passive" test of jurisdiction. Explain thatdistinction.
According to the Wolf article, is advertising on the web aloneenough to confer personal jurisdiction?
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