When is a web page creator subject to a state's jurisdiction?Creating and maintaining a web page that is accessible from anywhere in the world poses new jurisdictional issues. In his article, Christopher Wolf, an attorney at a Washington D.C. law firm, explains the evolving law on jurisdiction on the internet. The question is whether a court has personal jurisdiction of an individual just because the individual posts a website. Mr. Wolf summarizes the law relating to that issue. Part 1: After reading this article, select a Web site and analyze whether the website creator would be subject to jurisdiction in the examples given. Part 2: Look at Mr. Wolf's article titled Standards for Internet Jurisdiction. Read all sections of the article including the conclusion. Answer the following questions: * Why is personal jurisdiction an issue for those who post websites? * What are some reasons that a website owner might be concerned with whether a court is able to obtain personal jurisdiction over him or her? * What is normally required for a court to have personal jurisdiction? * When is a court required to use long-arm jurisdiction? * Why is long-arm jurisdiction an issue for those who create or post web pages? * According to the Wolf article, the courts have imposed an "interactive-passive" test of jurisdiction. Explain that distinction. * According to the Wolf article, is advertising on the web alone enough to confer personal jurisdiction?