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Ep. 222 - How To Slander Friends And Libel People
Podcast |
CANADALAND
Publisher |
CANADALAND
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
News
Publication Date |
Mar 12, 2018
Episode Duration |
00:41:12

Patrick Brown announced last month that he would be suing CTV, after they published a report of his alleged sexual misconduct — but whether or not Brown actually goes through with the lawsuit is yet to be seen.

Being threatened with a defamation lawsuit is arguably a rite of passage for journalists. The fear of libel hangs over every newsroom, so this is a risky business — but maybe it's not as risky as we like to act like it is.

Media litigation lawyers Justin Safayeni and Adam Wygodny speak with Jesse about how often people sue for libel, the precedence of the 2009 Grant vs. Torstar ruling, and how passes-law-to-protect-freedom-of-expression.html"> 'anti-SLAPP' laws in Ontario are helping to protect journalists.

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