Why so many sexual harassment cases in US, not UK? – BBC News
‘There are huge differences between UK and US media law – does this explain why more Americans are being accused of sexual harassment?’
BBC News, 22nd November 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: defamation
Nigel Farage withdraws ‘violent means’ claim against Hope Not Hate – The Guardian
‘Nigel Farage has formally withdrawn his claim that Hope Not Hate pursues “violent and undemocratic means” after it launched a crowdfunded libel case against the former Ukip leader.’
The Guardian, 14th November 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
High Court issues costs penalties for claimants’ conduct in settling claim – Litigation Futures
‘A corporate claimant that accepted a part 36 offer late should not get its costs up to the point where the offer expired because its conduct meant the usual rule should not apply, the High Court has ruled.’
Litigation Futures, 9th November 2017
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Solicitor awarded £70,000 damages for “very serious libel” – Legal Futures
‘A solicitor has been awarded £70,000 in libel damages after he was accused by a newspaper of incitement to commit perjury.’
Legal Futures, 2nd November 2017
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Podcast on the Lachaux decision – 5RB
‘On Tuesday 10th October, 5RB held a panel discussion to review the recent Court of Appeal decision in Lachaux v Independent Print Ltd, Evening Standard Ltd, AOL (UK) Ltd. and its ramifications for the serious harm threshold.’
5RB, 19th October 2017
Source: www.5rb.com
Appeal court throws out libel claim over CPS press release – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Lay readers understand the special meaning of words used by lawyers, the Court of Appeal has said, dismissing a libel claim over a Crown Prosecution Service press release.’
Law Society's Gazette, 18th October 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
UK courts did not breach man’s right to reputation when dismissing his defamation claims, rules human rights court – OUT-LAW.com
‘Courts in the UK did not breach their obligation to protect a budding politician’s right to respect for his reputation when it dismissed his claim for allegedly defamatory comments published about him online, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 17th October 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
High court rejects challenge to status of UK press regulator – The Guardian
‘The UK’s officially recognised press regulator, Impress, has fought off a high court challenge over its status. The News Media Association (NMA), which represents publishers, said the Press Recognition Panel (PRP), which was set up under a royal charter after the Leveson inquiry, should not have given Impress formal approval a year ago.’
the Guardian, 12th October 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Serious harm’ appeals dismissed – 5RB
The case represents the first opportunity that the Court of Appeal has had to consider the meaning and effect of s.1(1) of the Defamation Act 2013. The judgment addresses this matter as well as a number of related issues of practice and procedure. By its judgment, the Court dismisses the defendants’ appeals, ruling in favour of the claimant on the facts and the law.
5RB, 12th September 2017
Source: www.5rb.com
Restrictions on media communications in the interests of truth or privacy – 5RB
‘This paper challenges the bad image that has been gained by the United Kingdom law of defamation and explains why I do not consider that that image is fair or warranted.’
5RB, 14th September 2017
Source: www.5rb.com
Court of Appeal clarifies ‘serious harm’ test under defamation laws – OUT-LAW.com
‘A new ruling by the Court of Appeal has confirmed that it will not be as challenging for people to bring defamation claims before the courts in England and Wales under new defamation laws as many media organisations may have hoped, a specialist in media litigation has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 13th September 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
Landmark appeal judgment dents libel threshold hopes – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A Court of Appeal ruling has dealt a blow to hopes that the 2013 Defamation Act would raise the bar to libel actions in England and Wales courts. In Bruno Lachaux v Independent Print Limited and Evening Standard Limited, and Bruno Lachaux v AOL (UK) Limited, the court dismissed an appeal by publishers against a High Court finding that a French national living in Dubai had been caused “serious harm” by the publication of allegations by his former wife.’
Law Society's Gazette, 12th September 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Subletting and defamation – a novel approach – Nearly Legal
‘There is a queue of significant and serious cases waiting to be written up. For time and personal reasons, this may not happen for a while. Instead, here is an insignificant case of no wider importance, but possibly some entertainment value.’
Nearly Legal, 3rd August 2017
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
The Sun to pay ‘substantial damages’ to ex EastEnders boss – BBC News
‘The Sun newspaper is to pay “substantial damages” to former EastEnders boss Sean O’Connor, after wrongly accusing him of bullying.’
BBC News, 4th August 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Millwall owner gets apology and £45,000 from Steve Norris over defamatory tweet – The Guardian
‘The former Conservative cabinet minister Steve Norris has agreed to pay £45,000 in costs and issue a public apology to Millwall’s owner, John Berylson, over a comment made by Norris on Twitter.’
The Guardian, 19th July 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Injunction halts ‘fake news’ campaign against UK businessman – The Guardian
‘Lawyers have tackled an online “fake news” campaign against a British businessman by serving an injunction against “persons unknown” in what is believed to set a legal precedent.’
The Guardian, 9th July 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Media litigators unhappy with procedure and costs budgeting – Litigation Futures
‘Lawyers and other users of the new media and communications list are unhappy with how the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) apply to the field, and particularly costs budgeting, according to the outcome of a consultation launched by Mr Justice Warby.’
Law & Religion UK, 3rd July 2017
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Free speech and e-media – Counsel
‘Google, Facebook, Twitter and other intermediaries increasingly face a broadly united front of protest. Is it time to regulate? asks Richard Spearman QC.’
Counsel, June 2017
Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk
Range of factors behind fall in number of defamation cases, says expert – OUT-LAW.com
‘A change in the law that makes it more challenging to prove defamation in England and Wales is just one reason why the number of defamation cases brought in the UK fell last year, according to a media law expert.’
OUT-LAW.com, 7th June 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
