Defamation

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Cyberlibel

Information Warfare in the 21st Century?

Cyberlibel: Information Warfare in the 21st Century? by David A. Potts brings years of research and experience in libel and slander law into focus on how individuals and organizations can gain … 552 View
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Guide to the Law and Practice of Anti-SLAPP Proceedings

The anti-SLAPP legislation, more formally known as section 137.1 of the Courts of Justice Act in Ontario and the Protection of Public Participation Act in British Columbia, is arguably the most … ; 566 View
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Part 1: Background and Context

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Part 1 includes chapters 1-6. Topics included in these chapters are defamation and libel law, the internet, campaigns of vilification and defamation, damages and anti-SLAPP law. ; 63 $6.30 Add
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Summary of My Personal Observations about Cyberlibel

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Observations about what is cyberlibel and why it should be examined separately from defamation generally. 5 $0.50 Add
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How to Use this Book

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Description of how lawyers and judges, faced with cyberlibel problems, can use the book to obtain pertinent information. 3 $0.30 Add
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Part 2: The Legislation and Its Objectives

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Part 2 includes chapters 7-10. Topics included in these chapters are legislative objectives and background to Anti-SLAPP proceedings, statutory interpretations, and judicial screening. ; 29 $2.90 Add
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Frequently Asked Questions

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List of 20 frequently asked questions about substantive law, procedure, advocacy and technical matters. 12 $1.20 Add
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Part 3: Preliminary Considerations

From: Guide to the Law and Practice of Anti-SLAPP Proceedings

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Part 3 includes chapters 11 and 12. Topics include jurisdiction as well as expression and platforms of publication. ; 10 $1.00 Add
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Part 4: The Threshold Burden on the Defendant: Section 137.1(3)

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Part 4 includes chapters 13 and 14. This chapter focuses on the threshold burden of the defendant as well as public interest. ; 25 $2.50 Add
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Summary of the Law of Defamation and its Application to Cyberlibel

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Restatement of the Supreme Court of Canada’s summary of the claim and defences of the law of defamation generally, and an outline of which chapters deal with which specific elements of a … 5 $0.50 Add
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Characteristics of the Internet

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Description of how certain characteristics of the Internet give rise to legal issues relating to cyberlibel. 20 $2.00 Add
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Part 5: The Merits Hurdle: Section 137.1(4)(a)

From: Guide to the Law and Practice of Anti-SLAPP Proceedings

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Part 5 includes chapter 15-22. Topics include relevant legislation and caselaw of anti-SLAPP proceedings, merit, no valid defence, defence of justification, defence of fair comment, defence of … ; 83 $8.30 Add
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Differences and Consequences in Cyberlibel Litigation and Offline Libel Litigation

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Discussion of how cyberlibel litigation differs from traditional libel litigation, and the consequences of those differences. 7 $0.70 Add
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Part 6: The Public Interest Hurdle: Section 137.1(4)(b)

From: Guide to the Law and Practice of Anti-SLAPP Proceedings

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Part 6 includes chapters 23-29. Topics included in these chapters are proof of harm, the weighing of public interest, examination of the factors to determine harm, evidence of harm, actions that … ; 81 $8.10 Add
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Part 7: Costs and Damages

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Part 7 includes chapter 30-34. Topics discussed in these chapters include costs and damages, as well as, British Columbia anti-SLAPP proceedings. ; 48 $4.80 Add
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Should Internet-specific Principles of Law Be Adopted?

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Discussion of how courts have approached the idea of adopting Internet-specific rules for defamation law, and arguments in favour and against. 17 $1.70 Add