Byline Media and journalist Peter Jukes pursue damages and apology after hacking allegations by Brexit campaigners
Byline Media and its co-director Peter Jukes have demanded an apology and damages from two leading Brexit campaign figures over…
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Defamation Act’s ‘serious harm’ test preventing ‘trivial claims’, says Libel Reform Campaign
The "serious harm" test introduced in the Defamation Act 2013 is preventing frivolous libel actions from reaching the courts, according…
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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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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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