Influencer’s location = jurisdiction for tortious interference case

By Susan Ross (US) on August 16, 2022 Posted in General

On August 5, 2022, a federal trial court in Ohio ruled that the location of a social media influencer meant that jurisdiction was proper for a tortious interference with contract lawsuit brought against the influencer and alleged interferers, even though one of the defendants had only been to Ohio once, five years ago. EHPLabs Research, … Continue reading

Social Media and Jurisdiction under FRCP 4(k)(2

By Susan Ross (US) on September 21, 2021 Posted in Litigation

On August 27, 2021, the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in an international trademark dispute where U.S. jurisdiction hinged on Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(k)(2). Reversing the trial court, the Ninth Circuit ruled that personal jurisdiction existed over an Australian skin care product company, based in part on that company’s actions on … Continue reading

Defamatory social media posts may establish personal jurisdiction in California

By Phil Di Tullio (US) on February 9, 2021 Posted in General

In recent posts, we have discussed how employee social media use may subject California companies to liability for defamation. Now, a recent California court of appeals case found that social media conduct by out-of-state users was sufficient to establish personal jurisdiction in California courts.… Continue reading