The Internet has afforded astonishing new channels to engage in lawful commerce as well as unlawful activities.  Previously in order to engage in widespread libel one needed access to print media.  Now, with a press of a button, a libelous communication can be uploaded to the Internet and instantly published worldwide.   Search sites such as Google and auction sites such as eBay have created new channels for ordinary citizens to search for, purchase and sell millions of goods, including those that may infringe the rights of third parties.

Aggrieved parties who want to assert legal claims for wrongs perpetrated through the Internet may be unable to identify the wrongdoer, or s/he may have no locatable assets.  read more