Defamation is a statement made to a third party that is false and damaging to the reputation, finances, or well-being of an individual or organization. Defamation can occur in writing (libel) or orally (slander). When a person is the subject of defamatory statements, it can have a dramatic impact on their career, finances and reputation. […]
Category Archives: Defamation, Libel & Slander
Defamation and Public Discourse
When Does a Lawsuit Become a Tool for Limiting Public Debate? Section 137.1 of the Courts of Justice Act (CJA) grants the ability to bring a motion for the dismissal of any proceeding if that proceeding is aimed at limiting public debate. This step can be taken at any time after a proceeding is commenced and […]
Defamation Hurdles Overcome
The Ontario Court of Appeal (ONCA) in Bondfield Construction Company Limited v. The Globe and Mail Inc. has again had to deal with an appeal from a SLAPP decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (“ONSC”). SLAPP stands for Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation or Gag Proceedings which can potentially be dismissed under s. […]
Decision in Anti-SLAPP Motion Under The Protection of Public Participation Act, 2015
On behalf of a Plaintiff in a slander action, our office is successful in obtaining a Court Order to compel discoveries despite the defendant having brought an anti-SLAPP motion under the Protection of Public Participation Act, 2015, which would normally halt the discovery process. The Court held that the defendant could still be examined on discovery. […]