There should be no hiding place for internet trolls, insists Peter Thompson QC
In a two-part series, John Murphy explores the inter-relationship between the torts of defamation & malicious falsehood
James Wilson takes the Burchill v Berkoff libel battle at face value
Protecting privacy under PHA 1997 can be a tough task, note Chris Bryden & Michael Salter
In recent years, there have been repeated calls for reform of corporate defamation law by those who are concerned about its “chilling effect” on freedom of speech
Libel lawyers might well take a more nuanced view than some press commentators of the news that Mr Justice Eady is to be replaced as the judge responsible for the Queen’s Bench jury lists which hear the major defamation and privacy cases.
Kenneth Warner explores the tort of malicious falsehood
An extension of the defamation laws which would allow the dead or their representatives to sue for libel are reportedly being consided by the government.
Gateley Legal expands Midlands residential development team
Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees
Laytons ETL appoints new partner and head of intellectual property disputes