The growing dependence of global business on Internet applications multiplies the risk of severe claims in relation to the potential revenue stream of critical business systems. Increases in the number of defendants. Internet technologies support the economies of outsourcing critical business functions and product components. Plaintiffs can pursue more defendants with significant or peripheral involvement in the alleged torts. Claims become more complex because the parties may assert aspects of Internet technology that make the case more difficult factually or legally.
Venue also is hard to resolve.
Internet technology cases are expensive to litigate and create uncertainty regarding potential resolution by judges and juries. New claims and remedies. New remedies issues also will arise pertaining to the recovery of consequential damages and punitive damages. A vulnerability audit is often a worthwhile investment. Such an analysis involves finding and documenting the exposure to identified perils or threats.