Libel
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A review on Trustpilot proved to be a very costly mistake for one client of a solicitor's firm28/01/2021
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Matthew Howe
In this week's decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the publications in The Sun were substantially true.04/11/2020 -
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 -
With many hearings being postponed, a high profile celebrity defamation case is the latest victim.23/04/2020
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Judith Thompson
This week Elon Musk won a libel claim which had been brought against him by Vernon Unsworth, who had helped rescue trapped children from a Thai cave in 2018.11/12/2019 -
Judith Thompson
A recent decision of the ECJ has made it more likely that victims of libel can get all offensive material removed from the internet.17/10/2019 -
Matthew Howe
The Times must pay damages to a senior prosecutor after it published criticism of her decision to prosecute a famous cricketer.04/07/2019 -
Judith Thompson
Newspapers can make mistakes, no more so than when printing photos - have you been affected?25/04/2019 -
Judith Thompson
The government plans to change the rules for conditional fee agreements for defamation claims. What will this mean for access to justice?04/03/2019 -
Judith Thompson
After a UKIP twitter account was used to tweet a libellous statement, significant damages were awarded to the claimant.05/01/2019 -
Judith Thompson
It has been reported that the pre action protocol procedure against Elon Musk has been started by British cave diver.03/09/2018 -
A long running case was brought anonymously against Google, but that is about to change.31/08/2018
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Judith Thompson
You have a limited amount of time to bring a claim for libel - be aware of the deadline.12/04/2018 -
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
The late acceptance of an offer had costs consequences for a libel claimant.16/01/2018 -
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
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
We have created a new bespoke service for letting agents who are concerned about online reviews of their businesses. Read on to find out more.22/02/2016 -
Judith Thompson
Judge in a Spanish case orders defamation defendant to tweet judgment made against him, every day for a month.15/10/2015 -
Judith Thompson
When you make a false statement about someone online, what are the consequences?05/08/2015 -
Judith Thompson
What can you do about fake online reviews? They are a growing problem and the law is slow to catch up. Read on to find out what you can do about them.26/05/2015