March 2022

Texas Federal Courts Analyze Personal Jurisdiction in Online Defamation Cases

By Michael J. Lambert

PUBLISHED IN: MediaLawLetter March 2022

TOPICS : Defamation

Texas federal courts have sent a clear message to those considering filing a defamation suit over online statements – personal jurisdiction only exists if the statements concern the forum or the defendant is located in the state.

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