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Vancouver Lawyer wins $1 in Defamation Lawsuit

A Vancouver lawyer has won a default judgement against a former client for posting an allegedly defamatory online review. In awarding $1, the judge cited a lack of evidence of damages, and the minimally defamatory nature of the defendant’s post. Furthermore, the judge criticized the lawyer for bringing the lawsuit at all. Read more here, including the judgment here.

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