Friday, January 6, 2023James R.G. CookLitigationDefamation, Removal of online posts, Google, Online Reviews

Online search engines such as Google allow businesses to market their services to a wide customer base. Businesses may also be subject to online reviews which are...

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Thursday, October 7, 2021James R.G. CookLitigationRules of Civil Procedure, Anti-SLAPP Legislation, Online Reviews, Courts of Justice Act

Plaintiffs who commence a defamation action would be well-advised to consider the potential consequences of having the claim dismissed at an early stage...

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Thursday, September 24, 2020James R.G. CookLitigation, Real EstateDefamation, Online Reviews, Anti-SLAPP Legislation, Anti-SLAPP Legislation

In Niu v. Cao, 2020 ONSC 5407 (CanLII), an Ontario real estate agent was permitted to proceed with a defamation claim stemming from online postings maligning...

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Monday, August 17, 2020James R.G. CookLitigationComplaints, Defamation, Anti-SLAPP Legislation, Online Reviews

Consider a time when you had a terrible customer service experience while shopping, going to the dentist, or grabbing a bite to eat with some friends. Perhaps you felt sufficiently motivated to post a negative...

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