Gorman, David J. v. AmeriTrade Hold Corp

GARLAND, Circuit Judge:

In this case, we consider whether the courts of the District of Columbia may assert general jurisdiction over a defendant that is “doing business” in the District through the medium of the Internet. We hold that they may, although we ultimately affirm dismissal of the complaint because service of process on the defendant was insufficient.

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Plaintiff David Gorman is the sole proprietor of Cashbackrealty.com, a real estate broker with its principal place of business in McLean, Virginia. Defendant Ameritrade Holding Corporation is a securities broker-dealer licensed in the…