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I think the UK is capable of suing a US-based publicly traded corporation. It's not like they're hiding. (keyword appears to be Recognition Acts: https://www.u
by pjc50 9mo ago
I think the UK is capable of suing a US-based publicly traded corporation. It's not like they're hiding.
(keyword appears to be Recognition Acts: https://www.uniformlaws.org/committees/community-home?CommunityKey=ae280c30-094a-4d8f-b722-8dcd614a8f3e https://www.uniformlaws.org/committees/community-home?Commun... )
- delichon 9mo agoThey can sue a US company in a US court under US law, but won't get far in a US court trying to enforce UK law. Preston Byrne is a good follow on this: https://x.com/prestonjbyrne https://x.com/prestonjbyrne
- mrbluecoat 9mo agoHence their threat to block the platform in the UK
- delichon 9mo agoYes, and that is all of their leverage on US companies. They don't need US courts or any US cooperation for that. 4chan doesn't care, so they don't care about the £20,000 fine that Ofcom imposed on them. We will likely find out how much X cares soon.