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Defamation
Defamation is the communication of falsehood that damages a person's reputation. Under Quebec law, it can engage the extra-contractual civil liability of its author. We represent both people who feel they have been defamed and those who are the subject of allegations of defamation. We offer strategic advice to handle this type of dispute, with or without legal recourse, and assist you in evaluating possible avenues for amicable or judicial settlement.
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Defamation on the Internet
The publication of defamatory statements on the Internet raises particular issues due to:
1. The ease of disseminating the comments online;
2. The potentially permanent nature of these publications;
3. The frequent anonymity of the authors;
4. The difficulty of assigning direct responsibility to web hosts or operators, with some exceptions.
If you are a victim of online defamation, we can advise you on the steps you need to take to maximize the chances of removing the infringing content and to claim damages. Conversely, if you are the subject of an internet defamation charge, we will advise you on possible defences and out-of-court settlement options to limit your financial exposure and reputational impacts.
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SECTORS OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Food
- Food businesses targeted by disinformation campaigns
- Producers involved in public controversies or product recalls
- Labelling or Advertising Claims Litigation
Insurance
- Insured reputational damage claims
- Defamation in insured contractual disputes
- Media issues affecting insurers or brokers
Wholesale and retail trade
- Management of reputational crises related to customer complaints or public incidents
- Defamation between competitors or by influencers
- Defamatory comments on review platforms
Construction and infrastructure
- Public allegations of poor performance or fraudulent practices
- Defamation in disputes between contractual partners
- Disputes between developers, subcontractors and technical professionals
Entertainment, Sports, Media & Communications
- Damage to the reputation of artists, athletes or entertainers
- Editorial Responsibility for Traditional and Digital Media
- Social media, influencer and community management disputes
Education
- Allegations of defamation in schools and universities
- Reputation of institutions targeted by publications or denunciations
- Conflicts between teachers, students and institutions
Energy and natural resources
- Defamation related to environmental or operational issues
- Campaigns to pressure or oppose energy projects
- Public accusations of unethical practices
Environment
- Reputational disputes between NGOs, companies and governments
- Defamation in cases of pollution or management of ecological crises
- Defamatory statements related to environmental disinformation
Governments, Agencies and Public Services
- Allegations against elected officials or civil servants
- Protecting the reputation of public institutions
- Issues related to freedom of expression and responsibility for public speech
Real estate
- Public conflicts between developers and citizens or pressure groups
- Defamatory publications in the context of co-ownership disputes
- Harmful rumours affecting the commercialization of projects
Financial Institutions and Services
- Damage to the reputation of managers or institutions by whistleblowers
- Defamation in analysis or market reports
- Dissemination of sensitive or erroneous information in the media
Manufacturer
- Defamatory statements related to product defects
- Reputational conflicts between manufacturers, distributors and customers
- Public reactions to industrial incidents
Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Defamation of medical professionals or institutions
- Claims about the ineffectiveness or harmlessness of medical products
- Public accusations concerning scientific research
Security
- Reputational conflicts involving private security firms
- Defamatory allegations in the context of surveillance or intervention
- Accusations of bias or negligence
Professional Services
- Defamation between professionals, clients or business partners
- Reputational disputes in the event of failure of a mandate or public audit
- Defamatory statements on specialized or evaluation platforms
Technology
- Online defamation on forums, social networks or blogs
- Digital reputation management
- Liability of hosts, developers or platform operators
Tourism and hospitality
- Defamatory statements in online customer reviews
- Reputation management in the event of high-profile incidents
- Defamation in contractual or trade union disputes
Transport
- Defamatory accusations in connection with public incidents or accidents
- Reputation management of airlines, railways or mass transport companies
- Defamation related to safety, punctuality, or terms of service