Program Chair(s)
Justin Safayeni
Stockwoods LLP
Defamation law challenges even those who consider themselves to be experts.
And it is becoming increasingly more complex. Are you ready for the next file that crosses your desk?
Defamation law and the related procedural issues involve a myriad of challenging decisions, many of which must be made under tight timelines. The internet has only added to the increasing complexity of the issues. If you are going to successfully bring or defend a defamation action, you need dedicated knowledge and skills. In one intensive day, our experts will equip you with what you need to effectively navigate defamation law in 2019.
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll learn
Playbook for mounting and defending Anti-SLAPP motions
Cyber-Libel & Defamation in the Digital Age, including: special considerations for bringing and defending “Twibel” cases
Remedies in Defamation Cases – everything you need to know and why
Emerging issues, including: The right to be forgotten & Is privacy the NEW defamation?
Who Should Attend
Civil litigators (plaintiffs’ and defendants’ counsel)
General practitioners
In-house litigation counsel / Corporate Counsel
Faculty
Program Chair
Justin Safayeni
Stockwoods LLP
Faculty
Agenda
View the program brochure and agenda to see what you’ll learn from leading experts.
Online Primers
For counsel who are new to this area, or those who may benefit from a refresher, acquire the key foundations in our intensive OnDemand primer:
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CPD and Accreditation
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
Substantive | 4h 40m |
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Professionalism | 1h 10m |
Total | 5h 50m |
Substantive (Workshop CPD) | 2h 10m |
Total (Workshop CPD) | 2h 10m |
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Deeper Learning Opportunities
The Osgoode Certificate
Stay competitive with deep dives into the most critical issues in law. Taught by leading experts and designed for flexible learning, choose from multi-day programs or take courses at your own pace to build towards a certificate.
Single Course Enrollment
Do you have an LLB/JD? Consider taking a single LLM course for deeper learning in a specific area of practice – all credits will apply towards a Professional LLM.
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