The Bangoura case, the much-discussed Canadian Internet jurisdiction case, has come to a close as the Supreme Court of Canada today denied Bangoura’s request for leave to appeal the Ontario Court of Appeal decision. Still working its way through the courts is the appeal of the Burke v. NewYork Post case, however, so Internet jurisdiction issues remain alive and well in Canada.
Supreme Court Denies Leave in Bangoura Case
February 16, 2006
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