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Defamatory statements made in a pleading are immune to attack
Friday, November 25, 2022Stephen A. ThieleLitigationDefences, Torts, Defamation, Absolute Privilege
The law of defamation permits a defendant to raise specialized defences to defeat a claim. The most common defences are...
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Defamation suit surrounding BC’s foreign buyer tax is dismissed
Monday, January 25, 2021Stephen A. ThieleLitigationDefences, Political Law, Torts
The law of defamation is fascinating because the fact scenarios of each case are unique. Where matters of public interest are involved, people are prone to express opinions about the...
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Plaintiffs who started debate on matters of public interest have defamation claim dismissed
Wednesday, January 20, 2021Stephen A. ThieleLitigationDefences
Vigorous and passionate debate over matters of public interest are the lifeblood of democracy because it is often...
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