Only federal courts will have personal jurisdiction over


Brad, a California resident, uses his popular blog to make false and disparaging comments about a dog breeding business in Illinois, Dog Delight, Inc. ("Dog Delight"). Brad knows that Dog Delight's business is located in Illinois and that the false and disparaging comments posted online from Brad's home in California will be seen by other clients of Dog Delight. If Dog Delight sues brad, alleging a state law defamation claim (a claim that Brad's words wrongfully harmed Dog Delight's business reputation), which of the following would likely be true:

  1. Only federal courts will have personal jurisdiction over Brad.
  2. Courts in Illinois and California will have personal jurisdiction over Brad.
  3. Only courts in California will have personal jurisdiction over Brad.
  4. Dog Delight cannot sue Brad because Brad is an individual exercising his rights to free speech.

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