Sentences with phrase «defamation claim against»

Advising a well - known politician on a potential defamation claim against a national newspaper.

Yeung was understandably upset by the Google search results and suggestions, and accordingly made a defamation claim against Google Inc. and sought an injunction to restrain it from publishing and / or participating in the publication of alleged libellous material.

A recent defamation claim against the Irish Examiner relating to reports published on that newspaper's website raised precisely this issue (Philpott v. Irish Examiner Limited [2016] IEHC 62).

The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld a decision to strike a defamation claim against a well - known personal injury lawyer in London, Ont., over statements about a case against a local obstetrician and gynecologist.

Ninth Circuit holds that district court erred in dismissing GMSR's client's express defamation claim against ABC on anti-SLAPP grounds.

The court determined that the archery counselor could bring a defamation claim against the director and the board of directors of the camp.

Plaintiff director of a gay - rights advocacy group has not stated a defamation claim against defendant, the president and CEO of Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays Inc. (PFOX), by alleging defendant stated that plaintiff asked for people to «run over» defendant...

In Canada the right to pursue a defamation claim against an ISP without disclosing identity is pending before the Supreme Court in the Bragg Communications case, but Canadian victims seeking to pursue the individuals responsible for internet defamation should have a good look at the UK Brookes decision.

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently found an employee's defamation claim against his previous employer for an unfavourable reference could not succeed, because the reference was justified and fell «within the range of qualified privilege».

Greenbaum's defamation claim against Orthomom reduces to the insupportable assertion that Orthomom implied that Greenbaum is an anti-semite merely because Orthomom disagreed with Greenbaum's position on the use of public funding for a program that could have affected the Orthodox Jewish community.

Adult film star Stormy Daniels has amended her lawsuit to add a defamation claim against President Donald Trump's lawyer, Michael Cohen.

Dr. Mann has transgressed scientific norms and offended First Amendment principles by bringing a defamation claim against Appellants for their pointed criticism of his scientific methodology.

The defamation claim against Cohen is based on his Feb. 13 statement to the media in which he acknowledged that he had used his «own personal funds to facilitate a payment of $ 130,000» to Daniels.

It may be that the judgment would hold back the tide of defamation claims against publishers somewhat and might alleviate the need for further legislation on the topic (subject to any appeal, of course).

Not exact matches

Shortly thereafter, Daniels added a complaint in her lawsuit against Cohen, alleging defamation when on February 13 he stated in reference to claims of an affair that, «Just because something isn't true doesn't mean it can't cause you harm or damage,» implying that Daniels is lying about the affair.

Lawyers for President Trump's attorney Michael Cohen withdrew defamation lawsuits late Wednesday against BuzzFeed and the political research firm Fusion GPS related to a dossier that included claims Cohen helped organize Russian interference into the 2016 presidential election.

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Peter Cruddas, the former Conservative Party Treasurer, has won a crushing victory in his defamation and malicious falsehood claims against The Sunday Times.

First Lady Melania Trump has revised her defamation lawsuit against the Mail Online for claiming she was a hooker — scrubbing claims that the Web site's article ruined her «once - in - a-lifetime opportunity» to cash in on the presidency.

First Lady Melania Trump can move ahead with a defamation lawsuit against a Maryland blogger who published claims that Trump worked in the past as a «high - end escort» and suffered a «mental breakdown» during the campaign in part because of those allegations, a judge ruled on today.

Previous fights included a 2008 accusation of defamation against Matko Marušić for discussing corruption at the University of Zagreb, and charges against his wife of plagiarism in a Croatian anatomy textbook — a mistake she has claimed was her editor's responsibility.

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contractor Dietz Development made news when it filed a $ 750,000 Internet defamation lawsuit against its former customer, Jane Perez, for Men who watch soft - core porn are more likely to have a negative view of women, controversial study claims.

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Mann was forced to withdraw his original defamation complaint against me after falsely claiming to be a Nobel Laureate and submit an amended complaint that procedurally bollocksed up his own lawsuit to an extent from which it has yet to recover.

Well over three years ago now, Michael E Mann, the global - warming «hockey stick» inventor who falsely represents himself as a Nobel Laureate, filed a claim of damages for defamation against me and Rand Simberg, National Review and the Competitive Enterprise Institute in the DC Superior Court.

Corfman had filed a defamation suit against Moore in January that claimed he defamed her by denying her allegations.

The Plaintiff claims as against the Defendant, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP («Cassels Brock»), for conspiracy, defamation, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of duty of good faith, breach of confidence, and negligence...

Mesa Law Firm successfully represented its client in a commercial litigation matter it brought against an individual involving claims of misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, tortious interference with business relationships, defamation and injunctive relief.

To bring or defend against accusations of internet defamation, an online defamation lawyer will need information about the nature of the alleged cyber defamation and any actions a party has taken to further their internet defamation claims.

The claim is based on breach of confidence and defamation against Kroll UK and various individuals including the former Chief Executive of the claimant bank.

The insurance program, called BlogInsure, will provide coverage for claims against bloggers involving defamation, invasion of privacy and copyright infringement.

We also defend employers against claims of employment discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, negligent hiring, negligent retention, negligent training and employer defamation.

Cana also brought claims for quantum meriut and filed a defence against a counterclaim for defamation.

-- the lawyers who filed Ghomeshi's (now withdrawn) civil claim against the CBC were a partner specializing in «commercial litigation and insolvency» and a senior associate «with experience in real estate, employment, defamation and fashion.»

In fact, the strongest defense against a defamation claim is if the statement in question is actually true.

The British Columbia Court of Appeal will decide within a few months in Taseka Mines v Western Canadian Wilderness Committee, a defamation suit that the defendants claim is a SLAPP action meant to stop their campaign against a proposed mine.

Represented a non-profit organization in its successful defense against allegations of defamation in the Superior Court and assertion of Anti-SLAPP claims.

Mr. Papp subsequently brought a claim against Stokes for wrongful dismissal, where he sought: (a) $ 65,000 in damages for wrongful dismissal; (b) $ 500,000 in damages for defamation; (c) $ 200,000 in punitive, exemplary and aggravated damages; and (d) $ 30,000 in damages for intentional infliction of mental suffering.

Served as lead counsel in a three - day hearing before the American Arbitration Association, defending a nonprofit against claims of defamation and breach of contract brought by a former executive.

Notable mandates: Represented physicians involved in providing care to Ashley Smith during the 2013 coroner's inquest; acted for Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne in a defamation action against Ontario Progressive Conservative party leader Tim Hudak and energy critic Lisa MacLeod; in Wise v. Iran, acted for a Canadian victim of a suicide bombing (executed by individuals who received material support from Iran) who sought leave to intervene in ongoing proceedings commenced by United States plaintiffs in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice seeking orders recognizing the enforceability in Ontario of judgments they obtained from a U.S. court against Iran totaling about $ 370 million; in Khadr v. Edmonton Institution, acted as lead counsel for an intervener, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, to argue that in interpreting Omar Khadr's sentence for the purpose of enforcing it in Canada, Correctional Services Canada was obliged to consider Khadr's right to liberty and principles of fundamental justice; acted for a physician in a malpractice claim in Moore v. Getahun, a precedent - setting case about restrictions on communication between counsel and experts in preparation of expert reports.

In ET v Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute Inc, 2016 ABQB 299 (CanLII), the claimant was subject to an enhanced costs award against him of $ 18,000 for making «serious unfounded allegations» (at para 9) against the respondents and their counsel in an interlocutory proceeding related to his claim for breach of contract, defamation and negligence.

The Minnesota Court of Appeals recently ruled that the «fair - report privilege» protects the media against defamation claims for news reports that accurately summarize official press conferences held by law enforcement or law enforcement agencies» official press releases.

Other work: He has acted for Puff Daddy in a passing off action over his use of the name «Diddy»; and for the Independent Newspaper, its editor and the journalist in a defamation claim brought against them by Lord Ashcroft.

Chicago police officers Lynn Mueris and Jason Vanna filed a defamation lawsuit against police Superintendent Jody Weis, claiming the city's top cop falsely accused them of using excessive force against a handcuffed teenager, the Chicago Tribune reported.

These claims range from excessive force claims against police departments and sheriff's offices to defamation cases on behalf of children.

Lord Ashcroft v Foley and Ors [2012] EWCA Civ 423; [2011] EMLR 30 (HC); defamation claim brought by Lord Ashcroft against owner of Independent newspaper, editor and journalist over Turks and Caicos articles

Our clients retain us to defend them against claims involving: premises liability, construction accidents, truck and automobile accidents, wrongful death, pharmacy misfills, fraud and misrepresentation, assault and battery, false imprisonment, defamation, negligent hiring and supervision, negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress, among others.