Except that in the case of Microsoft Ireland, even-though it may be a subsidiary, they are still a corporate entity outside of the United States. They have to a

Except that in the case of Microsoft Ireland, even-though it may be a subsidiary, they are still a corporate entity outside of the United States. They have to abide by and follow Irish/EU laws. Microsoft Ireland when it comes to US law should be considered a foreign entity, and thus the standard channels for requesting information from a foreign company should be used. The US forcing Microsoft US to march into Microsoft Ireland and retrieve data unlawfully should be fought...