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Jun 21, 2016 · In upholding the $84,000 costs award against Paul Slansky, the Ontario Court of Appeal faulted his conduct for his involvement in the vexatious proceeding.
- Toronto lawyer on hook for more than $100K of client's legal costs for ...
Paul Slansky, lawyer for Mohamed Hersi leaves Brampton court...
- Toronto lawyer on hook for more than $100K of client's legal costs for ...
Feb 4, 2017 · Paul Slansky, lawyer for Mohamed Hersi leaves Brampton court after his client was found guilty on two terrorism charges and had his bail revoked, May 30, 2014.
- Councillor's Motion Sparked Suit
- 'It Would Have Been Chilling'
- 'A Whole Bunch of Problems' with Judgment, Lawyer Says
The plaintiffs brought the suit against Wong-Tam after she filed a motion at city council in early 2021 labelling several articles in Corriere Canadese "homophobic and transphobic," and spoke about it at a news conference. The motion directed staff to tell the plaintiffs to sign and comply with the Toronto's Human Rights and Anti-Harassment/Discrim...
CBC News spoke to three of the defendants in the case, who said they feel vindicated. "It was my job to specifically stand up and rise up when I needed to, to speak on behalf of the community that we represent, and in this case, I represent one of the largest LGBTQ communities in Canada," said Wong-Tam. Rizzo said she had felt stress and anxiety re...
But Paul Slansky, the lawyer for Volpe and the company that owns Corriere Canadese, told CBC News his clients are appealing the decision. "There are a whole bunch of problems with this judgment. And we're hoping that the Court of Appeal will fix this," he said. He maintained his clients are not homophobic and the articles were instead "critical of ...
Feb 3, 2017 · Paul Slansky says a court decision against him “creates a significant chilling effect on lawyers who are representing their clients.”
Jun 21, 2016 · In upholding the $84,000 costs award against Paul Slansky, the Ontario Court of Appeal faulted his conduct for his involvement in the vexatious proceeding.
Jun 21, 2016 · In upholding the $84,000 costs award against Paul Slansky, the Ontario Court of Appeal faulted his conduct for his involvement in the vexatious proceeding.
Feb 3, 2017 · The refusal this week by the Supreme Court of Canada to hear his appeal, Paul Slansky said, runs counter to its own findings that lawyers must act diligently and without fear.
