Anonymity

The 2013 Ethics and Compliance Hotline Benchmark Report

Introduction - Every year, ethics and compliance professionals gather data from the reports made through their various reporting systems. The way the data is segmented may mean the difference between catching a...more

Manson v John Doe - Damages For Anonymous Online Defamation

The recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Manson v John Doe (2013 ONSC 628) offers an opportunity to reflect on both the procedures and outcomes of pursuing court actions for anonymous online defamation....more

Caveat Consignor

Auction houses typically do not disclose the identity of the seller on their sales contracts. A recent New York trial court decision may drastically change that longstanding practice. The auction trade is supply-driven....more

Anonymous Charitable Giving

Clients often ask how they can make their philanthropic gifts anonymously. There are several reasons they cite for this practice: (a) their gifts may be published in the charity’s website, publications or annual reports,...more