Thought I'd post this invitation to a public lecture, as it might be of some interest...
The Special Individualized Programs of the School of Graduate Studies and
the Department of Geography, Planning and Environment are pleased to present:
Punishing participation: The “reputation” of Canadian mining companies, the rise of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) and Academic freedom
A talk by Dr. Alain Deneault (Department of Political Science. Université de Montréal)
Wednesday, April 3, 2012, 1:30-2:30 PM
Sir George Williams Campus, Hall Building, Room H 1269
Corporations increasingly use litigation to suppress criticism by citizens. Known as Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), these lawsuits also target scholars. Drawing on the legal sociologies literature and the case of Canadian mining companies, this talk will examine the disciplining effect of SLAPPs on academic freedom and on democracy more broadly.
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