U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Meta Platforms, Inc. v. Leascend Technology Co., Ltd.

September 4, 2026

Summary

The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court’s determinations that Leascend Technology is the alter ego of OnlineNIC, that personal jurisdiction over Leascend was proper, that terminating sanctions, an asset freeze, and an attorney‑fee award were justified.