U.S. Co-authors: Anne M. Rodgers (Houston), Todd M. Sorrell (Los Angeles) and Mark A. Robertson (New York)
When conducting business abroad, most enterprises, businesspeople and investors realize they may be subject to legal action in the jurisdictions where they do business if a dispute arises out of that activity. What constitutes carrying on business in the United States or Canada could, however, surprise many people.
For example, depending on the facts, North American courts may take jurisdiction over a dispute where a foreign defendant releases goods into commerce that find their way to North America, has a website used for transacting business in the US over the Internet, or markets a technology developed in Canada by a Canadian subsidiary.
In addition, people and companies with no connection whatsoever to North America are sometimes, unfortunately, sued there.
Regardless of the circumstances, there are ten practical steps to take if you or your company receives notice that you've been named as a defendant in a proceeding in North America.
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