By Gregory A. Markel and Martin L. Seidel
A state or federal court in the United States can only exercise power over a defendant if that defendant has had sufficient contact with the jurisdiction that it would not offend fundamental notions of fair play to require it to appear and defend itself. Courts often look at whether the defendant does “substantial business” in a state to determine whether it has personal jurisdiction over that defendant. In the age of virtual or...
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