Legal Question in Business Law in New York

Using a website. Which state law applies?

If I operate a website that is a community and allows people to post ads, and I am located in California, does that mean the laws of California overule the laws of that persons state?

For example, if that person is a contractor and is required to advertise that they are licensed and bonded in their state, but in California it is illegal to say you are bonded, what would the outcome of this be?

Does the person advertise that they are bonded since they are in a different state and their work will be performed in that state?


Asked on 5/07/07, 4:33 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Johm Smith tom's

Re: Using a website. Which state law applies?

You are correct. You can contact us for a complete review of your site, TOS and internal policies; we focus on Internet law and litigation.

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Answered on 5/07/07, 7:41 am
Anthony Colleluori The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC

Re: Using a website. Which state law applies?

As a host, you are generally not responsible for the site content. The Contractor should advertise according to the laws of the state where he works or is soliciting work.

Our firm does a lot of work on Internet and Cyber-crime law. Please feel free to contact us through the links below if you would like to discuss this issue further.

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Answered on 5/07/07, 11:17 pm


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