In dispute over allegedly defamatory article published in Barrons Magazine, Victoria, Australia, court reviews whether there is jurisdiction based on publication in the internet, whether there is long-arm jurisdiction, and whether Victoria, rather than New Jersey, is an appropriate forum.

International Law Update | October 1, 2001 | Copyright

On October 30, 2000, Barrons Magazine published an article entitled "Unholy Gains: When Stock Promoters Cross Paths with Religious Charities, Investors had Better be on Guard". The article painted a portrait of a well-known Australian philanthropist, Mr. Joseph Gutnick (hereinafter "plaintiff'), as being the largest customer of a reputed money-launderer. In effect, the article branded Mr. Gutnick as a tax-evader engaged in the misuse of charity funds for the purpose of manipulating stock prices. A few copies of this article were sold over the internet.

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