Defamation Law: Trends and Developments
Date
Thursday, November 4, 2021 (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)
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Brian RadnoffDickinson Wright LLP
The law of defamation is evolving. Looking for updates to stay up to speed? Take this time to think about defamation now, especially the impact of pandemic changes on limitation and notice periods and issues around criticism of responses to the pandemic. Our presenters propose new considerations about this developing area to keep you up to date. Get the information you need quickly and efficiently so that you can import it into your litigation practice.
- Consider how recent SCC decisions have impacted SLAPP suits and s. 137.1 of the CJA
- Discuss critical amendments required to the Libel and Slander Act
- Analyze recent decisions on pleadings and when limitation periods commence given post-pandemic changes
Presenters
- Brian Radnoff, Dickinson Wright LLP
- The Honourable Paul Schabas, Superior Court of Justice
- Andrea Gonsalves, Stockwoods LLP
- Jeffrey Saikaley, Caza Saikaley srl/LLP
- Rebecca Shoom, Lerners LLP
- Atrisha Lewis, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
- Matthew Milne-Smith, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
