Author Archive for: GZ
Entries by G Z
Defamation and Anonymous Postings on the Internet
When will an internet service provider be ordered to provide personal information about one of it’s customers? The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) recently released dealt with this issue in the case of A.B. v. Bragg Communications. The case involved a child was who was bullied and subjected to sexualized defamatory content online. A fake profile was created on Facebook containing photos of the plaintiff, as well as sexually explicit details about the plaintiff, much of which was false and damaging.
In the News – Using Technology to Track your Cheating Partner
Toronto Internet Lawyer Shaya Silber’s opinion was recently sought by City TV with respect to the legality of using technology to track your cheating partner.
What is Wrongful Dismissal?
Karen Zvulony, Toronto Employment Lawyer, discusses the definition of wrongful dismissal and the law of firing/terminating employees in Ontario, Canada. She discusses an employees rights under the Employment Standards Act and the Common Law. She also reviews factors that could aggravate (i.e. bad faith) or mitigate (i.e. new employment) a damages award. A must read for any employee that believes they were unfairly dismissed.
Top 10 Tips for Internet Defamation Victims
This article explores ten essential tips for dealing with defamation on the internet. It provides some simple and practical advice to people who have been libeled on the internet, including how to determine the severity of the defamation, whether the posting is defamatory, and whether it is worth suing over.
Why Your Website Needs a Terms of Use Agreement
Terms of Use contracts are an essential tool to help minimize liability for websites. This article explores the benefits of having an expertly drafted terms of use agreement for your website.
In the News – Online Obscenity
Toronto Internet Lawyer discussed the legality of posting the Luka Magnotta video on the Best Gore website with the national and international media. Mr. Zvulony took the position that the posting of the video violated Canada’s obscenity laws.
Car Accident Law in Ontario
What are your legal rights if you have been injured in an automobile accident? This article will provide you with a brief overview of your rights if you are the victim of a car accident in Ontario.