All Libel and defamation articles – Page 2
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News
Packham's 'exemplary' solicitor suffered 'gratuitous' abuse
Leigh Day solicitors were subjected to 'offensive exchanges' in defamation case brought on behalf of naturalist Chris Packham.
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Newspaper apologises to KC over 'cab rank' libel
The Times incorrectly reported that bar regulator had made adverse decision against Dinah Rose KC.
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Renewed SLAPPs clampdown is not 'anti-lawyer', LSB insists
Umbrella regulator redoubling efforts to curb strategic lawsuits against public participation and NDA misuse.
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You should have read the CPR, judge tells litigant in person
Court turns down request to extend one-year limitation period applicable to libel claims.
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Barrister's claims against police dismissed as 'abuse of process'
Judge said barrister's 'approach to legal analysis...should be seriously discouraged'.
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SLAPPs: Solicitors ignorant of reporting duties, SRA review finds
Law firm visits found senior lawyers handling reputation management cases were not aware of SRA guidance on abusive litigation.
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Trustpilot reviews of law firm defamatory, judge rules
'Narrative provided by reviewers... is one that the reasonable reader will understand as factual.'
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Court is not 'playing field' for disputes, judge says in libel hearing
Judgment reserved in amendment hearing over Conservative party donor's libel case against former MP.
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Firm sues trade press over article suggesting dishonesty
Judge finds Insurance Times articles on credit hire to be defamatory at common law.
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Solicitor's libel defence fails over ‘oppressive and unjust’ conduct
Judge says defendants repeatedly ignored court orders and failed to engage with process.
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SRA to issue guidance on ‘without prejudice’ pre-action letters
Regulator’s response to concerns praised as ‘excellent’ by former magic circle tax partner.
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Feature
'Wagatha Christie': Vardy v Rooney
A close look at the judgment handed down in Rebekah Vardy’s libel claim against Coleen Rooney.
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Opinion
Dr Bitcoin's pyrrhic libel victory
Latest judgment illustrates the perils of suing as well as being sued for libel.
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News
'Wagatha Christie': Vardy facing 'monstrous' costs bill after libel claim dismissed
Coleen Rooney’s viral post about Rebekah Vardy ‘substantially true’, court rules.