Laurence Bich-Carrière of Lavery, author of an article in Les Cahiers de propriété intellectuelle

Ms. Laurence Bich-Carrière, litigation lawyer at Lavery, is the author of an article entitled “Décisions d’intérêt en matière de diffamation 2013,” recently published in theCahiers de propriété intellectuelle.

In this case law review, Ms. Bich-Carrière examines a number of judgments rendered in 2013 dealing with defamation, libel and slander; she also points out a number of lawsuits to be followed in 2014. Amongst the topics covered: should private feuds be put to tribunals or TV shows (Marcotte cSociété TVA inc, 2013 QCCS 5110)? can the publication of excuses be ordered on a interim basis (Corporation Sun Media c Gesca ltée, 2013 QCCA 1376)? how to uncover an anonymous cyberdefamer (Manson v John Doe, 2013 ONSC 628)?

To read the article (in French), click here.

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