Newspapers turn over Stanley Cup riot photos to Vancouver police
Following a four-month legal battle, a B.C. Supreme Court judge has granted a request by the Vancouver police to have the city's news outlets turn over photographs taken during the 2011 Stanley Cup...
View ArticleNew edition of The Press and The Courts out now
The latest issue of The Press and The Courts is now available online. The current issue of the quarterly legal bulletin contains a summary of a court decision on early broadcasts of election results,...
View ArticleCRTC update on Unsolicited Telecommunication Rules
The CRTC has issued a monitoring letter to Newspapers Canada in order to remind members of the specific rules newspapers must follow when employing telemarketers and clients of telemarketers. The...
View ArticleThe Press and The Courts Volume 31, Issue 2 is out now
The latest issue of The Press and The Courts is now available online. The current issue looks at a variety of legal issues affecting the media including defamation, publication bans, access to records...
View ArticleNewfoundland government passes Bill 29 to amend Access to Information laws
Following approximately 70 hours of filibuster debate, the government of Newfoundland and Labrador has passed a new Bill to amend the current Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act in the...
View ArticleB.C. courts open up to texting, social media in courtrooms
Lawyers and accredited journalists will soon be able to send and receive text messages and social media alerts from within courtrooms at the B.C. Supreme Court. Lawyers and accredited journalists will...
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Federal Court of Canada rules on hyperlinks
The Federal Court of Canada has ruled that posting hyperlinks online that link to authorized materials falls within the law and does not constitute unauthorized communication or copyright...
View ArticleMedia lawyer Dan Henry receives CJFE Vox Libera Award
The Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) has awarded media lawyer Dan Henry with the 2012 Vox Libera Award. Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) has awarded media lawyer Dan...
View ArticleGlobal news organizations condemn persecution of Turkish journalists
The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) and the World Editors Forum have released a letter urging the Turkish government to release the 41 journalists who are currently...
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B.C. Court’s decision on pre-election gag law a victory for newspapers
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has ruled that the B.C. government’s proposed pre-election gag law is unconstitutional and an infringement on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The British...
View ArticleThe Press and The Courts Vol. 31 Issue 4 and 2012 Year in Review are now...
The fourth and final edition of The Press and The Courts for 2012 as well as Annual Review are now available in the Members Area of the Newspapers Canada website. The fourth and final edition of The...
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New rules on use of electronic devices in Ontario courtrooms
Effective February 1, 2013, Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice is adopting a new protocol concerning the use of electronic devices in courtrooms. Effective February 1, 2013, Ontario’s Superior Court...
View ArticleRevised draft Anti-Spam Regulations out for consultation
On January 4, 2013, the Government of Canada published revised draft regulations related to its anti-spam legislation passed in 2010 (Bill C-28). On January 4, 2013, the Government of Canada published...
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New issue of The Press and The Courts highlights the latest legal cases...
The latest edition of our quarterly legal bulletin highlights the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision on the Saskatchewan Human Rights code segment on hate speech. The second issue of The Press and The...
View ArticleAlberta Court of Appeal updates policy on use of electronic devices in...
Effective October 28, 2013, the Court of Appeal of Alberta will adopt a new policy on the use of electronic devices in courtrooms. Effective October 28, 2013, the Court of Appeal of Alberta will adopt...
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Saskatchewan Court dismisses application for publication ban against Leader-Post
A Saskatchewan Court of Appeal judge has thrown out a publication ban application in a protracted securities hearing and awarded costs to the Leader-Post newspaper in Regina. Author: Barb Pacholik,...
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What newspapers need to know about Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation
With the launch date of the Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) fast approaching, businesses and organizations are trying to educate themselves about the legislation. Emilia Sommaria and Dana-Lynn...
View ArticleOntario government introduces anti-SLAPP legislation
The Ontario government has reintroduced its Protection of Public Participation Act, legislation aimed at preventing Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs). The law had been...
View ArticleNow Magazine plans to defy sex ad ban in new anti-prostitution bill
Toronto alt-weekly Now Magazine has announced it will continue to publish sex ads in its print and online properties despite a recent ban on advertisements for sexual services. The ban was introduced...
View ArticleFederal Court strikes down fees for electronic documents
The Federal Court has ruled that the Canadian government can no longer charge fees for the search and processing of electronic government documents covered under access to information legislation. The...
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