What is: Defamation Law

Given the interest in the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial, Sean Sinclair was asked by the Saskatoon StarPhoenix to explain some basic concepts about defamation law.  The news article reviews the definition of defamation; how damages are assessed; and some defences to a defamation claim.  The article can be found here.

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