Via the Internet, companies can publish information, offer contracts, deliver virtual items, and send payments to any country in the world. Companies can also collect personal information from consumers anywhere on the planet. For attorneys, this raises the question of what law governs transactions and activities involving businesses or legal entities in more than one jurisdiction. In this article, we summarize a few principles, flag commonly relevant issues, and suggest practical approaches for attorneys advising Internet businesses.
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