Re: [LINK] Mr Joseph Gutnick v. Dow Jones

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At 11:38 28/08/01 +1000, Adam Gatt you wrote:
> From a news bulletin this morning I understand that Hedigan J, has just
>handed down his decision that the Victorian Supreme Court has jurisdiction
>to hear the defamation case between Mr Joseph Gutnick v. Dow Jones (see
>below). Does this decision mean that an on-line publisher is potentially
>liable and hence may need to defend itself in a multitude of jurisdictions
>all around the world? The smallest of web-publishers may find it
>prohibitive to protect and defend its rights in some foreign jurisdiction!
>...

This case could certainly set an unfortunate precedent.

The judgement is available online at:
Gutnick v Dow Jones & Co Inc [2001] VSC 305 (28 August 2001)
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2001/305.html

Greg

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