Lexis Nexis A Practical Guide to the Law of Defamation
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Product description
Defamation cases have been on the rise in Canada. While the use of social media platforms has exploded over the last decade, the law has struggled to uphold free speech while protecting the reputations of those targeted by online defamatory abuse.
An area of law which many practitioners view as becoming increasingly complex, this book aims to offer practical guidance on current and developing defamation law in Canada. It lays out the most prominent cases, prevalent legal principles, the courts that rely upon them, and gaps in the law. It further explains the tests and elements that must be met in order to make a claim or prepare a defense against defamation.
Table of contents
PART I – GETTING STARTED
Chapter 1: Introduction
PART II – THE FOUNDATION
Chapter 2: Defamation Defined and the General Test
Chapter 3: Limitation Periods and Statutory Requirements
Chapter 4: Defences to a Defamation Action
PART III – PRE-TRIAL REMEDIES
Chapter 5: Pre-trial Disposition
Chapter 6: Injunctive Relief
PART IV – DAMAGES
Chapter 7: Damages: An Overview
Chapter 8: Damages for Professional Plaintiffs
Chapter 9: Damages for a Corporation
PART V – ONLINE AND SOCIAL MEDIA ISSUES
Chapter 10: Social Media and Defamation
APPENDIX – PRECEDENTS
Appendix
Precedent 1: Formal Notice of Libel
Precedent 2: Statement of Claim
Precedent 3: Notice of Motion for SLAPP Motion
Precedent 4: Moving Party Factum Anti-SLAPP Motion
Index
Table of Cases
