BC trails Quebec, Ontario in protecting public from chilling lawsuits
Monday, June 7, 2010Imagine criticizing a development or asking for changes to a law and getting sued by a large corporation with high priced lawyers and deep pockets. Even if you did absolutely...
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How should we slap back at SLAPPs?
Wednesday, April 11, 2012In the wake of recent David vs. Goliath lawsuits by Taseko Mines against the Wilderness Committee and Mainstream Canada against Don Staniford, it's timely to ask how we can...
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Lessons from a fish farm defamation lawsuit
Friday, October 12, 2012Congratulations to Don Staniford – and his lawyer, David Sutherland – who, last month, defeated a lawsuit brought against him by fish farm giant, Mainstream Canada (with help...
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Kinder Morgan v. Freedom of Speech
Wednesday, January 21, 2015To what extent does our society afford us a right to freedom of expression? This is a question Mr. Alan Dutton must be quizzically trying to answer as he finds himself tied...
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Financial Clout v. Right to Speak Out
Friday, February 13, 2015“The right to speak is more precious than gold”. Members of the Wilderness Committee displayed these words proudly on the steps of the Supreme Court of BC as they prepared for...
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