Media Law / Defamation

Defamation is a public attack on the good reputation of you and your business through a harmful verbal or spoken statement (slander), or a harmful printed statement (libel).

Everyone is protected from defamation by common law.

Defamation cases are complicated and come with very serious consequences for both sides. Robertson Stromberg lawyers tackle these difficult cases through litigation or alternative dispute resolution.

To Post or Not to Post: Social Media, Informal Communication and Professional Obligations

May 14, 2024 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Lawyers, Media Law / Defamation, Sean M Sinclair | 0 Comments

When I started practicing law, a partner at my firm warned me that "you're never not a lawyer". He explained that there is no clear distinction between your personal and professional life. As a lawyer, regardless of whether you were "off duty" or not, your...

Sean Sinclair achieves landmark victory in case involving non-consensual distribution of intimate images and videos

Nov 28, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Lawyers, Media Law / Defamation, News, Sean M Sinclair | 0 Comments

Robertson Stromberg LLP lawyer, Sean Sinclair, successfully represented a client in a recent lawsuit dealing with the non-consensual distribution of intimate images and videos. The case was a first of its kind in Saskatchewan and resulted in the largest damages award...

What is: Defamation Law

May 2, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Lawyers, Media Law / Defamation, News, Sean M Sinclair | 0 Comments

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...

Sean Sinclair quoted on impact of anti-SLAPP (strategic litigation against public participation) legislation

Apr 14, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Lawyers, Media Law / Defamation, News, Sean M Sinclair | 0 Comments

Sean Sinclair was quoted in a CBC story about the impact of anti-SLAPP (strategic litigation against public participation) legislation. A private member’s bill in Saskatchewan is proposing that Saskatchewan, like B.C., Ontario and Quebec, enact legislation that...

Internet and Social Media Defamation

Oct 23, 2020 | Area of Expertise, Articles & Research, Lawyers, Media Law / Defamation, Sean M Sinclair | 0 Comments

I commonly receive telephone calls related to internet and social media defamation. The internet and social media are ripe with slanderous statements posted by people who perceive they have absolute anonymity. These posts can impact people’s careers, their families,...

Sinclair lifts publication ban on name of teen

Jun 15, 2020 | Media Law / Defamation, News, Sean M Sinclair | 0 Comments

Sean Sinclair successfully brought an application to lift a publication ban for the CBC in a sexual assault and drug trafficking case. The victim, Tonya Pahtayken, a 15-year old leukemia survivor, died shortly after testifying in the criminal trial. There had been a...

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Media Law / Defamation

To Post or Not to Post: Social Media, Informal Communication and Professional Obligations

Sean Sinclair achieves landmark victory in case involving non-consensual distribution of intimate images and videos

What is: Defamation Law

Sean Sinclair quoted on impact of anti-SLAPP (strategic litigation against public participation) legislation

Internet and Social Media Defamation

Sinclair lifts publication ban on name of teen