Defamation

Defamation


Armstrong v Corus Entertainment Inc 2018 ONCA 689
The ONCA overturned the lower court decision under s. 137.1 of the CJA, allowed the appeal, and dismissed the action against all of the appellants.

Defamation


Able Translations Ltd v Express International Translations Inc 2018 ONCA 690
The ONCA upheld the lower court decision under s. 137.1 of the CJA, dismissing the appeal and refusing leave to appeal costs.

Defamation


Level One Construction Ltd v Burnham 2018 BCSC 1354
In October 2013, Level One entered into a contract with the defendant, Marla Burnham, to complete renovations at her home. A dispute arose between them about part of that work and Ms. Burnham wanted to ...

Defamation


Haaretz.com v Goldhar 2018 SCC 28
The S.C.C. held that the appeal on the issue of jurisdiction in this on-line defamation case is allowed, clarifying the test for internet defamation jurisdiction.

Defamation


Lisbona v Postmedia Network Inc et al 2018 QCCS
The Quebec Superior Court dismisses a $500k libel suit against Postmedia as a SLAPP.