United States Internet businesses have spent much time and energy avoiding regulation by other countries — and in particular, the European Union. One way companies protect themselves is to include a provision in their Terms of Service making the U.S. the jurisdiction and controlling law for use of their sites, as well as for Click Agreements. However, some recent disputes in the EU have changed the playing field regarding jurisdiction, and these cases may impact the use of a website there.
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The EU's Grab for Internet Jurisdiction Control
Posted by: Peter S. Vogel August 16, 2013 05:00 AMUnited States Internet businesses have spent much time and energy avoiding regulation by other countries — and in particular, the European Union. One way companies protect themselves is to include a provision in their Terms of Service making the U.S. the jurisdiction and controlling law for use of their sites, as well as for Click Agreements. However, some recent disputes in the EU have changed the playing field regarding jurisdiction, and these cases may impact the use of a website there.