All Libel and defamation articles – Page 4
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NewsJudge right to award lying libel claimant £1 damages, appeal rules
Self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor 'attempted to obtain an advantage by deceiving the court'.
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NewsNews focus: BBC presenter saga – a crisis that got out of control
Libel, privacy, criminal and employment law issues jostled for prominence in the scandal that arose over the alleged behaviour of a BBC presenter. Lawyers assess the likely fallout from a crisis that spiralled out of control.
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NewsJudge ends solicitor's libel claim over client's online comment
Appeal finds that the case had made no progress in over three years, with the claimant largely to blame.
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NewsHigh-profile defamation case dismissed by judge
Claim brought by Conservative Party donor against former MP ‘fanciful and devoid of reality’, head of media list rules.
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NewsPackham's 'exemplary' solicitor suffered 'gratuitous' abuse
Leigh Day solicitors were subjected to 'offensive exchanges' in defamation case brought on behalf of naturalist Chris Packham.
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NewsNewspaper apologises to KC over 'cab rank' libel
The Times incorrectly reported that bar regulator had made adverse decision against Dinah Rose KC.
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NewsRenewed SLAPPs clampdown is not 'anti-lawyer', LSB insists
Umbrella regulator redoubling efforts to curb strategic lawsuits against public participation and NDA misuse.
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NewsYou should have read the CPR, judge tells litigant in person
Court turns down request to extend one-year limitation period applicable to libel claims.
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NewsSLAPPs: Solicitors ignorant of reporting duties, SRA review finds
Law firm visits found senior lawyers handling reputation management cases were not aware of SRA guidance on abusive litigation.
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NewsTrustpilot reviews of law firm defamatory, judge rules
'Narrative provided by reviewers... is one that the reasonable reader will understand as factual.'
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NewsCourt is not 'playing field' for disputes, judge says in libel hearing
Judgment reserved in amendment hearing over Conservative party donor's libel case against former MP.
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NewsFirm sues trade press over article suggesting dishonesty
Judge finds Insurance Times articles on credit hire to be defamatory at common law.
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NewsSolicitor's libel defence fails over ‘oppressive and unjust’ conduct
Judge says defendants repeatedly ignored court orders and failed to engage with process.
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NewsSRA to issue guidance on ‘without prejudice’ pre-action letters
Regulator’s response to concerns praised as ‘excellent’ by former magic circle tax partner.