The “Sting” and Context of Libel
Written on September 20, 2011.
In a recent defamation decision, Baglow v. Smith, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice emphasized the importance of the context in which alleged defamatory statements are made. The plaintiff, Baglow, and the defendant, Smith, operated internet blog sites which served as venues for political commentary for guest bloggers. They were engaged in a heated debate […]