Defamation

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Defamation, Allegations, and Public Interest: The Trial of Mr Lehrmann vs. Network Ten 23.01.24 Explore the Lehrmann defamation trial, where Mr Lehrmann accuses Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson of defamation based on a 2021 interview with Brittany Higgins. In-depth legal analysis by Litigation Senior Associate Lachlan Boyle and Law Clerk Riley Hickey delves into defamation intricacies, public interest defense, qualified privilege, and the pivotal truth aspect. This article offers insights into evolving defamation laws, recent developments like the public interest defense, and defense strategies.

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Trapping The Online Trolls - When Defamatory Reviews Damage Your Business 25.10.23 In the age of digital communication, your online reputation is more vulnerable than ever. Disgruntled customers wielding false reviews can wreak havoc on businesses, leading to devastating consequences. The article explains the essential elements required to establish a defamation case, highlighting recent amendments to align defamation laws with the digital age, and your options to restore your personal or business reputation(s).

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Speaking Truth To Defamation: Navigating The Intricacies Of Delicate Tort 31.07.23 Defamation can be a complex cause of action to navigate, especially in light of the considerable amendments in recent years. This article guides you through the elements required to establish a cause of action in defamation and potential defences to the action for publishing alleged defamatory material.

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Limitation Periods in Defamation Cases 08.12.20 Hodgetts v Nine Network Australia Pty Ltd & Ors (‘Hodgetts’) is a Supreme Court of Queensland case which gives further guidance on the strict limitation period for bringing a defamation claim.

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Defamatory tweets and Interlocutory Injunctions 20.11.20 The recent Queensland District Court case of Kocwa v Twitter Inc highlights the strict approach courts take to granting an injunction to remove a defamatory tweet.

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Defamation battle: an emoji is worth a thousand words 18.09.20 Burrows v Houda [2020] is a timely reminder to think before hitting post when making comments via social media. Even something as simple as an emoticon can have wide reaching imputations which gives rise to potential claims of defamation.

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Defamation case: Geoffrey Rush awarded historical amount in special damages 03.09.20 On 2 July 2020, the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia awarded the largest sum in a defamation case regarding a single individual in Australian history. The monumental award of damages was proportionate to the emotional and reputational harm suffered by Geoffrey Rush. This was assessed based on the loss of employment opportunities in the film industry due to defamatory comments made by Nationwide News.

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Defamation Case: Bad Neighbours and an AVO 22.07.20 The case of Cosco v Hutley is a cautionary warning to be mindful of what is said in the heat of battle as it could lead to a defamation case.

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Media outlets confirmed as ‘publishers’ of Facebook comments 09.06.20 Case study: Media outlets 'publishers' of Facebook comments. The Voller decision has the potential to impact any business that administers a social media page.

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Social Media, Relationship Breakdown & Defamation — A Dangerous Mix 22.09.17 In the following we discuss these cases and clarify defamation law in relation to social media, highlighting how easy it is to be found liable for a derogatory post.

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(Negative Online Reviews) When Will An Action For Injurious Falsehood Arise? 22.09.17 If your company or business has suffered damage as a result of a false publication, it may have a common law action for the tort of injurious falsehood. This article will briefly address the elements that must be proved to bring this type of action.

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Defamation | John Ramsden 22.09.17 ‘Defamation’ is the publication of a harmful statement to a third person about a person or corporation.

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