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September 10, 2020
Chopak v Patrick 2020 ONSC 5431
This ONSC decision addresses meanings, fair comment, malice, and damages on the internet in helpful ways.
September 10, 2020
Bent v Platnick 2020 SCC 23
In a 5-4 decision, the majority of the SCC ruled that the defamation lawsuit should be allowed to continue.
September 10, 2020
1704604 Ontario Ltd v Pointes Protection Association 2020 SCC 22
The SCC ruled that the public interest in the environmental group’s right to speak out far outweighed any harm...
August 24, 2020
R v Evans 2020 OCJ
The Ontario Court of Justice lifted a s. 486.4 publication ban.
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The SCC's 5/4 split in Platnick v. Bent highlights the challenge of determining what (non-frivolous) cases can succeed on a s.137.1 motion. In my view, the legislation should be amended to create clear criteria for the type of cases that qualify. https://twitter.com/RyderGilliland/status/1304055244020744192
