A Notice of Intent to Defend is the shortest of the pleadings that may be filed in an Ontario action and, in most cases, is of little consequence. Comprised of ... [more] Full article

CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS: MICHAEL OSBORNE, HARRY MCMURTRY, KENNETH DEKKER DOES WORLD WIDE WEB MEAN WORLDWIDE LIABILITY FOR CYBER LIBEL? The internet’s nature as a medium that is at once everywhere and ... [more] Full article

In a series of recent decisions, courts in Canada and the Commonwealth have adapted the traditional rules for defamation and jurisdiction to defamation on the internet, and will take jurisdiction if the defamatory materials were downloaded to any significant extent within the jurisdiction, provided that the plaintiff has a sufficient connection with the jurisdiction. As a result, foreign publications with online readers in Canada can be liable in Canada for defaming someone in Canada. [more] Full article

Settlements have been reached in two class actions alleging price fixing in the market for two kinds of synthetic rubber as well as polyester staple. [more] Full article