Despite 60 per cent jump in libel cases last year, it is too early to judge the new Defamation Act
The dramatic rise in issued claims for defamation, in particular litigation concerning online publications, might – on the face of…
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Damage limitation from Mirror enough to stave off ‘serious harm’ for libel claimant in first test of Defamation Act
A judge has provided the first clues about the realities of the new Defamation Act’s ‘serious harm’ test. Mr Justice…
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Ten ways to ensure you don’t get sued for libel (from Press Gazette’s Defamation 2014 conference)
Press Gazette’s Defamation 2014 conference last month provided a great primer on what the new Defamation Act means for journalists.…
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‘Father of libel reform’ Lord Lester QC joins speaker line-up for Press Gazette defamation conference
Sign up for Defamation 2014 here – or email thomas.collinge@progressivemediagroup.com to arrange payment by invoice. One of the main architects…
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Protect yourself and your publication: Come to Defamation 2014 on 19 June
Promotional blog post Book your place at Defamation 2014 here (If you would rather pay via invoice within 28 days…
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Defamation Act provides new defence for website comments…but editors would be daft to use it
The saying 'read the small print’ certainly applies to the new Defamation Act (which has been passed and is due…
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Libel tourism victims’ warning: Defamation Bill will not address foreign claims
Two of the most notable victims of libel tourism in recent years have warned that the long-awaited Defamation Bill will…
ByAxegrinder: Do BBC-bashing newspapers have their own gagging clauses? That’s a secret
News that 20 former BBC staff claiming sexual harassment had spoken out to The Sunday Times about the gagging clauses…
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