The Shortcomings of New York\u27s Long-Arm Statute: Defamation in the Age of Technology

(Excerpt) This Note suggests that the New York legislature amend New York\u27s long-arm statute so that it no longer excludes the tort of defamation as a basis for long-arm jurisdiction. Part I provides a brief background and history of jurisdiction and longarm statutes in general. It also focuses on New York\u27s statute more specifically. Part II focuses on the arguments for excluding acts of defamation from long-arm jurisdiction and compares New York\u27s statute to those of other states. Finally, Part III examines the different policy reasons for changing the statute and argues that such a change will not offend Due Process or First Amendment protections of free speech