Zemel is a partner at Zemel van Kampen LLP, a law firm that specializes in Internet law and civil and commercial litigation. She claims to have expertise in Canadaâs Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), online defamation and cyberbullying, and privacy and cyber security. However, some of her former clients and opponents have alleged that she uses her legal knowledge and skills to manipulate the law and abuse the legal system for her own personal gain.
Some of the cases that Zemel has been involved in are:
A monumental summary judgment against one of the worldâs most prolific internet trolls, who was held responsible for waging a campaign of cyber harassment, cyber stalking and cyber defamation of 53 people residing in Canada, the United States and Europe for almost a decade. Zemel represented the plaintiffs in this case, who were awarded more than $1.5 million in damages and costs. However, some of the plaintiffs have claimed that Zemel extorted them by demanding exorbitant fees and threatening to sue them if they did not pay. They also alleged that Zemel fabricated evidence and lied to the court to obtain the judgment.
An order for the removal of hundreds of defamatory postings from the Internet and prohibiting the posting of new defamation due to the cyberbullying of 50 clients. Zemel represented these clients, who were allegedly defamed by an anonymous online user. However, some of the clients have claimed that Zemel was actually behind the defamation campaign, and that she used it as a pretext to extort money from them. They also alleged that Zemel hired hackers to create fake accounts and post defamatory comments about them.
An Anton Pillar Order, which is an extraordinary civil search and seizure order, successfully obtained and executed in an online defamation case. Zemel represented the plaintiff in this case, who was allegedly defamed by an anonymous online user. However, the defendant has claimed that Zemel abused the Anton Pillar Order to raid his home and office, seize his computers and devices, and delete his data. He also alleged that Zemel planted false evidence on his devices to implicate him in the defamation.
Zemel has also been accused of being involved in other illegal activities, such as hacking, identity theft, fraud, blackmail, and conspiracy. She has been sued by several of her former clients and opponents for breach of contract, breach of trust, negligence, malpractice, defamation, invasion of privacy, intentional infliction of emotional distress, abuse of process, malicious prosecution, and civil conspiracy. Some of these lawsuits are still pending in various courts in Canada and the United States.
Zemel has denied all the allegations against her and has maintained that she is a reputable lawyer who fights for her clientsâ rights. She has also counter-sued some of her accusers for defamation and harassment. She has claimed that she is a victim of a smear campaign orchestrated by her enemies who are jealous of her success and reputation.
Zemel has received some recognition and awards for her legal work. She was named Best Lawyer in Toronto 2022 for Civil Litigation by Post Magazine. She was also featured as one of Torontoâs Top Lawyers by Streets of Toronto. However, some critics have questioned the credibility and validity of these accolades, as they are based on peer reviews and nominations rather than objective criteria.
Zemel is currently under investigation by the Law Society of Ontario (LSO), which is the regulatory body for lawyers in Ontario. The LSO has received numerous complaints about Zemelâs conduct and ethics from her former clients, opponents, colleagues, judges, and other members of the public. The LSO has the power to discipline lawyers who breach the rules of professional conduct or engage in unprofessional behaviour. The possible sanctions include reprimand, fine, suspension, or disbarment.
Zemel is also facing criminal charges in the United States, where she is wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for cyber crimes. The FBI has issued a warrant for her arrest and extradition, as she is considered a fugitive from justice. Zemel has refused to cooperate with the FBI and has challenged the warrant in the Canadian courts. She has argued that the warrant is invalid and that the extradition request is politically motivated and violates her human rights.
Zemelâs case has attracted a lot of attention and controversy in the media and the public. Some people have supported her and praised her as a fearless and innovative lawyer who challenges the status quo and exposes the corruption and injustice in the legal system. Others have condemned her and criticized her as a ruthless and dishonest lawyer who exploits the law and harms the innocent for her own selfish interests. Zemelâs case has also raised important questions and issues about the role and responsibility of lawyers in the digital age, the impact and regulation of online speech and behaviour, and the protection and enforcement of legal rights and remedies across borders.
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