Law
Mar 07, 2007
- Posted by Dean
Jobb
Analysis
Avoiding a defamation suit can be a tricky business. But a series of rulings, including an influential precedent from Britain's House of Lords, promises to give the Canadian media more leeway to publish or broadcast serious allegations -- even unproven ones -- in the public interest. The best defence may be good, solid journalism. By David A. Crerar.
Avoiding a defamation suit can be a tricky business. But a series of rulings, including an influential precedent from Britain's House of Lords, promises to give the Canadian media more leeway to publish or broadcast serious allegations -- even unproven ones -- in the public interest. The best defence may be good, solid journalism. By David A. Crerar.
Mar 07, 2007
- Posted by Dean
Jobb
News
The Toronto Star is appealing a northern Ontario jury's $1.475 million libel award –one of the highest in Canadian history – over an article describing a wealthy local businessman's plans to expand his personal lakeside golf course. The Star argues the June 2001 article should be protected by the defence of "qualified privilege," which gives the media wide latitude to publish controversial opinions on matters of substantial public interest. By Peter Small.
The Toronto Star is appealing a northern Ontario jury's $1.475 million libel award –one of the highest in Canadian history – over an article describing a wealthy local businessman's plans to expand his personal lakeside golf course. The Star argues the June 2001 article should be protected by the defence of "qualified privilege," which gives the media wide latitude to publish controversial opinions on matters of substantial public interest. By Peter Small.
Mar 07, 2007
- Posted by Dean
Jobb
Feature
When a Toronto broker sues a national newspaper for libel, no one leaves the room smiling. Mary Findlater explores the case of Mark McQueen versus the National Post in the Ryerson Review of Journalism.
When a Toronto broker sues a national newspaper for libel, no one leaves the room smiling. Mary Findlater explores the case of Mark McQueen versus the National Post in the Ryerson Review of Journalism.
Mar 07, 2007
- Posted by Dean
Jobb
Commentary
The Supreme Court of Canada has denied leave to appeal from the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in the case of Bangoura v. Washington Post. The decision finally decides that Bangoura’s Internet-libel claim cannot proceed in Ontario and cements an important precedent against libel-tourism in Ontario. The Washington Post's lawyers, Paul Schabas and Ryder Gilliland, comment.
The Supreme Court of Canada has denied leave to appeal from the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in the case of Bangoura v. Washington Post. The decision finally decides that Bangoura’s Internet-libel claim cannot proceed in Ontario and cements an important precedent against libel-tourism in Ontario. The Washington Post's lawyers, Paul Schabas and Ryder Gilliland, comment.
Mar 06, 2007
- Posted by Dean
Jobb
Feature
A recent British libel ruling could change things for media outlets and the people who sue them – and not just over there. Canadian journalist and their legal advisors are taking a close look at a House of Lords ruling that shields “responsible journalism” from lawsuits. Joe Rayment of the Ryerson Journalism Review investigates.
A recent British libel ruling could change things for media outlets and the people who sue them – and not just over there. Canadian journalist and their legal advisors are taking a close look at a House of Lords ruling that shields “responsible journalism” from lawsuits. Joe Rayment of the Ryerson Journalism Review investigates.
Feb 19, 2007
- Posted by Dean
Jobb
Commentary
Britain’s highest court recognizes "responsible journalism" as a defence to libel. Our courts should follow suit to protect solid journalism and the public interest. By Dean Jobb.
Britain’s highest court recognizes "responsible journalism" as a defence to libel. Our courts should follow suit to protect solid journalism and the public interest. By Dean Jobb.
Oct 24, 2006
- Posted by Dean
Jobb
News
Britain's House of Lords has ruled that publishing or broadcasting a report on a matter of intense public interest or importance is not defamatory, even if the story turns out to be false, if the media organization adhered to the standards of "responsible journalism." The October 2006 ruling expands the scope of the defence of qualified privilege and is being hailed as a major victory for investigative journalism. While Canadian courts are not bound to follow the precedent, the ruling should have an impact on defamation law in Canada. Toronto media law specialist Peter Downard analyzes the ruling in the October 2006 Defamation Bulletin. Read the judgment.
Britain's House of Lords has ruled that publishing or broadcasting a report on a matter of intense public interest or importance is not defamatory, even if the story turns out to be false, if the media organization adhered to the standards of "responsible journalism." The October 2006 ruling expands the scope of the defence of qualified privilege and is being hailed as a major victory for investigative journalism. While Canadian courts are not bound to follow the precedent, the ruling should have an impact on defamation law in Canada. Toronto media law specialist Peter Downard analyzes the ruling in the October 2006 Defamation Bulletin. Read the judgment.
Oct 23, 2006
- Posted by Dean
Jobb
Feature
As John Jaffey of the Ryerson Review of Journalism discovered, it takes a special breed of lawyer to deliver us from libel.
As John Jaffey of the Ryerson Review of Journalism discovered, it takes a special breed of lawyer to deliver us from libel.
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