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Defamation is a false statement, either written or oral, that harms the reputation of another person. In order to recover for defamation, a victim must establish that 1) the statement was false 2) the statement... more +
Defamation is a false statement, either written or oral, that harms the reputation of another person. In order to recover for defamation, a victim must establish that 1) the statement was false 2) the statement was communicated or published to a third party 3) the defendant caused the statement to be communicated or published, either intentionally or at least negligently 4) some harm was suffered as a result. less -
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Misbehaving Employees Beware: Ontario Court Cracks Down on Post-Termination Misconduct

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The recent decision in Bougiotis v Manji, 2025 ONSC 2365 (Bougiotis), is a cautionary tale for departed employees thinking of misbehaving; and serves as an example of the relief available to employers where former employees...more

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The Fourth Circuit Reiterates that Employers’ Exposure to Vicarious Liability is Not Boundless

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Fourth Circuit has issued a reminder of the boundaries of employer liability for defamation where there is no nexus between the employee’s offensive speech and the individual’s workplace...more

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