Media thwarted in bid to see Weddell bail transcripts
Journalists’ have so far been thwarted in their attempts to see the transcripts of bail proceedings in the case of…
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Is the BBC an unfair target for FoI requests?
The BBC has “taken the brunt” of a large number of Freedom of Information requests and become an unfair target,…
ByNorthern Ireland papers pay damages to minister
Three regional newpapers in Northern Ireland, along with the Ulster Unionist Party, have been ordered to pay substantial libel damages…
ByVirgin Media sued by Murdoch-owned TV guide
Virgin Media is being sued for patent infringement by News Corp-owned TV listings business Gemstar TV Guide, the Telegraph reports.…
ByIrish News launches appeal against defamation fine
A leading Belfast newspaper launched a legal bid today to overturn a £25,000 libel damages award for a scathing restaurant…
ByCondé Nast wins landmark fight to reclaim £100k in VAT
Magazine publisher Condé Nast has won a Lords test case, in a landmark ruling which will force the taxman to…
ByInformation Commissioner rules on MPs’ expenses
The Information Commissioner has ordered the House of Commons to release detailed breakdowns of MPs’ expenses. Richard Thomas has ruled…
ByLandmark libel ruling due this week
The Irish News is this week appealing a libel writ brought against the paper by Goodfellas restaurant after it published…
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