Peanut Corporation of America, International Marketing Associates, Inc. v. Hollywood Brands, Inc., Consolidated Foods Corporation

MURNAGHAN, Circuit Judge:

The appeal raises questions concerning the scope and constitutionality of Virginia’s long-arm statute. Va .Code § 8.01-328.1 et seq. The district court, in a diversity case, had denied the motion of Hollywood Brands, Inc. (“Hollywood”) to dismiss for lack of in personam jurisdiction. The district court found, however, that there was substantial ground for difference of opinion upon the issue and that an immediate appeal from its order might materially advance the ultimate termination of the litigation. Thereupon, pursuant to FRAP 5, we granted Hollywood’s petition for…