Worldwide fallout for net in defamation judgement

[David Goldstein <goldstein_david@yahoo.com.au>]

Worldwide fallout for net in defamation judgement

Libel cases based on internet material could be mounted
anywhere in the world, after a landmark judgment handed
down by the High Court today.

International news service Dow Jones failed in its bid to
have a defamation action brought by mining magnate Joseph
Gutnick heard in the United States.

In a judgment with implications for internet publishing
worldwide, the High Court unanimously dismissed Dow Jones'
appeal and gave the green light for the defamation case to
be heard in Mr Gutnick's home state of Victoria.

 http://smh.com.au/articles/2002/12/10/1039379820218.html

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