Defamation & Reputation
Defamation is the umbrella term which covers both libel and slander. When you are defamed, harm is caused to your reputation. If that harm is serious, and depending upon the context in which the untrue words have been published about you, it is possible that you could bring a claim for compensation and an injunction. Defamation claims are only dealt with by the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court. They are generally very complex and technical, and expert assistance is required to deal with defamation matters effectively.
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Judith Thompson
The number of social media users on the planet is huge, and it's growing. Every social media user is a publisher under the law and untrue statements are inevitably published, but what can you do?28/09/2021 -
Are you at risk of being sued for libel or breach of privacy, as a result of your social media posts? A new campaign encourages consideration of these issues.07/07/2021
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Trustpilot is refusing to comply with a court order to remove a libellous review from its site - what are the implications of this for businesses trying to deal with untrue and malicious reviews?26/02/2021
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Judith Thompson
A Judge confirms that individuals can expect their private correspondence to be protected. This will apply to letters, emails, texts and all other forms of written communication.22/02/2021 -
Matthew Howe
A recent decision in the High Court made it clear that in libel cases, the level of damages can be reduced because of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.16/02/2021 -
Fair and accurate references can be vital to ensuring you get the job - but what if your old employer gives you an unfair reference?10/09/2020
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Matthew Howe
Damages for defamation can vary wildly depending on the country where the case is heard. What can you expect?14/07/2020 -
Judith Thompson
Newspapers can make mistakes, no more so than when printing photos - have you been affected?25/04/2019 -
A long running case was brought anonymously against Google, but that is about to change.31/08/2018
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Judith Thompson
Google are being sued in Australia by a man whose image appeared in a search for criminals.18/06/2018 -
Judith Thompson
A High Court decision last week sets a new precedent in right to be forgotten cases.17/04/2018 -
Judith Thompson
Is it really in the public interest to publicise spent convictions online?06/04/2018 -
Judith Thompson
Recent case highlights why it's important to settle cases when you can.04/04/2018 -
Judith Thompson
A master class in how to bring a swift defamation claim, has been provided by Jeremy Corbyn.12/03/2018 -
Judith Thompson
A BBC article today provides useful advice about how to tackle this upsetting and sensitive issue.24/01/2018 -
Judith Thompson
The late acceptance of an offer had costs consequences for a libel claimant.16/01/2018 -
Judith Thompson
When you search for your name online, do unwanted results appear? If you want to tidy up your online profile, find out how we can help.05/01/2018 -
Judith Thompson
The right to be forgotten has helped thousands of people get unwanted search results removed from the Internet.24/10/2017 -
Judith Thompson
A House of Lords debate on the new Data Protection Bill has highlighted this thorny issue.23/10/2017 -
A recent case highlights the difficulties with these claims, but offers an alternative way to clear your name.19/09/2017
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Judith Thompson
A recent Swiss case found that liking a harmful comment posted by someone else was defamatory. Could this happen here?18/09/2017 -
Judith Thompson
A Solicitor working in house for Blackpool Football Club has brought a successful claim for libel against a fan who posted an untrue comment about him online.10/07/2017 -
Judith Thompson
Candidates make all sorts of statements about their opponents in the run up to an election. But what if those statements are untrue?16/05/2017 -
Judith Thompson
Legal costs reach £900k before a claim has even got off the ground. How is this possible?09/05/2017 -
Judith Thompson
A claim by papers to persuade the Supreme Court to get rid of no win no fee for libel claims has failed.18/04/2017 -
Judith Thompson
A recently settled case could have set a new high in damages for libel in the English Courts.13/04/2017 -
Judith Thompson
This important decision on the meaning of "serious harm" in libel claims could be subject to appeal. Read on to find out more.21/03/2017 -
Judith Thompson
The time limits can be very tight, and so if you think you have a claim for libel or slander, you need to act quickly.20/03/2017 -
Judith Thompson
A grilling from the Home Affairs Select Committee has focused on social media platforms' poor response to customer complaints, and the advertising revenue gained from offensive material.15/03/2017 -
Judith Thompson
High Court Considers the meaning of Serious Harm in Defamation case, which will assist others bringing cases about defamation on social media.14/03/2017 -
Samuels Solicitors have successfully recovered significant damages for a client wrongly accused of being a paedophile. Read on to find out more.18/01/2017
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Judith Thompson
We have helped a client break the link between his name and an outdated Google search result, which was impacting upon his life. Can we help you?18/11/2016 -
Judith Thompson
If you have been the victim of libel or slander, read on to see how we can help.10/11/2016 -
Judith Thompson
The defence of Public Interest has been used successfully for the first time in a defamation case involving rape.03/08/2016 -
Judith Thompson
Conditional "no win no fee" agreements for defamation, libel and slander are proving more popular than ever.05/07/2016 -
Judith Thompson
Who will win the battle between France and Google over the right to be forgotten and will it apply to you?20/05/2016