Worldwide fallout for net in defamation judgement
David Goldstein <goldstein_david-/[email protected]>
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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 ===== David Goldstein email: Goldstein_David-/[email protected] phone: +61 418 228 605 - mobile; +61 2 9665 0015 - home http://www.yahoo.promo.com.au/hint/ - Yahoo! Hint Dropper - Avoid getting hideous gifts this Christmas with Yahoo! Hint Dropper!