Libel and Slander Law

This is a text-book case of a defamation lawsuit actually amplifying the defamation.

This cannot be good politics. Suing the citizenry does nothing to advance democracy.

Defamation law in Canada already protects complaints to the Law Society that are false and damaging! Defamation law does not protect, nor should it protect, false and damaging complaints made in bad faith or with malice. Such an immunity would truly make a mockery of the complaints system.

In the past, only famous people had libel and slander issues. Today, it is the common person who must deal with this issue. This article explores ten essential tips for dealing with defamation on the internet.

Has someone accused you of being a scam, a rip off, or a fraud. Are Google results ruining your reputation? Is your business being ruined by a malicious consumer complaint or someone seeking on-line revenge?

This article explores the notice requirements and the limitation period requirements of the Libel and Slander Act and whether they apply to defamation on the internet . It concludes with the recommendation that, whenever possible, the Act be complied with.

Defamation Lawyer Discusses the Definition of Defamation According to the law of Ontario, Canada

Internet Defamation lawyer Gil Zvulony recently appeared on CTV to discuss the growing problem of defamation on internet sites such as Facebook, Myspace and Twitter. For a list of other media appearances by Gil Zvulony see Media Appearances.

Toronto Defamation Lawyer Gil Zvulony successfully defended a defamation case by convincing a judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to throw out the case for being fundamentally defective. The plaintiffs had sought over 2 million dollars in damages for libel and slander, interference with economic relations and conspiracy to injure. Mr. Zvulony successfully attacked the Statement of Claim on technical reasons.

Gil Zvulony’s opinion was recently sought by Law Times regarding a British Columbia defamation and privacy case.

Toronto Internet Lawyer Gil Zvulony recently discussed the legalities of the Cheaterville.com website and how the libel laws of Canada and the United States apply with Metro News.  Gil Zvulony was quoted as saying: My concern is that a lot of innocent people’s lives are going to be hurt by this website, and a lot [...]

Because the statement was made in an online forum, it was not considered derogatory since there was the opportunity, and even expectation to challenge or provide context to the statement.