In order to establish personal jurisdiction over defendants under New York's long-arm statute, the plaintiff must establish that defendants engaged in purposeful activities in New York, conducted or transacted business in this state, or availed themselves of the benefits of New York law. Placing allegedly defamatory content on the internet and making it accessible to the public does not constitute the transaction of business in New York, even when it is likely that the material will be read by New Yorkers.
Kingstown Capital Mgt. L.P. v. CPI Prop. Group, S.A., NY Slip Op 03064 (1st Dep't May 5, 2022)
