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Published: 08.11.08 : No Quick Fix In Rowling Privacy Claim – And PCC Offences Dropped
There will be no quick decision in J K Rowling’s privacy claim on behalf of her son. The House of Lords has refused Big Picture’s petition for leave to appeal against the Court of A... Read more »

Published: 08.11.08 : ‘Monstrous‘ Legal Nuggets From The Society of Editors’ Conference
There were some pretty serious discussions at last week’s Society of Editors’ Conference, all generally related to the commercial side of publishing in the digital age. But for thos... Read more »

Published: 21.10.08 : Judge Makes U-turn On Contempt Gagging Order
A successful reporting restriction challenge has shown the limits of judges’ powers to gag media coverage of criminal cases. Mr Justice Mackay, presiding over a trial at Woolwich Crown Co... Read more »

Published: 20.10.08 : How The London Olympic Games And Paralympic Games Act Affects You!
With Beijing now behind us and the 2012 Olympic sailing regatta being held just a stone’s throw away at Weymouth-Portland, many Westcountry businesses are busily mapping out their advertising a... Read more »

Published: 07.10.08 : No ‘Chilling Effect’ From Privacy, Gagged Conference Told.
Rampant privacy law and Max Mosley’s win against the News of the World have not had any ‘chilling effect’ on the press, a media law conference heard. The audience was told by ... Read more »

Published: 23.09.08 : Attorney-General reveals hand on contempt
A disgruntled QC’s letter to The Times has provoked the Attorney-General to defend her enforcement of the law of contempt. Her response gives a rare insight into the approach of the Gover... Read more »

Published: 09.09.08 : Is The Game Worth The Candle?
‘Abuse of process’ halts defamation claims There’s something for the media to be cheerful about, despite the rise and rise of restrictive privacy law. Courts are incre... Read more »

Published: 08.09.08 : Tesco’s offer, and other legal deals
Amid the UN Committee on Human Rights’ recent criticism of our claimant-friendly libel laws, it is reassuring to see judges taking a robust line against dubious claims. Take Mr Justice Ea... Read more »

Published: 26.08.08 : To Defame, Or Not To Defame: That Is The Question
Where could you publish strident abuse about someone, then successfully defend the ensuing libel claim? Answer: on internet bulletin boards, according to a top libel judge. The novel poin... Read more »

Published: 12.08.08 : Media Law Round Up
Prince Philip’s Privacy It’s hard to say which was the most exasperated – Prince Philip’s complaint to the PCC over the Evening Standard’s claim that he has prostate ... Read more »

Published: 29.07.08 : Mosley Privacy Judgment: “Nothing Landmark”…Except The Stark Implications
As Max Mosley soothes his injured dignity with £60,000 in damages following a high-profile privacy win over the News of the World, the media are reeling from the latest blow to press freedom. ... Read more »

Published: 15.07.08 : Shifting Sands Of Press Photography And Privacy
Picture desks can be forgiven for feeling bemused by current law and professional guidance on non-consensual photography and privacy. This area has been at the cutting edge of media law in rece... Read more »

Published: 01.07.08 : Judges Rebuff Principled Stand By Terror Journalist
Senior judges have rebuffed a principled stand taken by freelance journalist Shiv Malik against a production order requiring him to disclose journalistic material. Backed by the NUJ amid high-p... Read more »

Published: 17.06.08 : English Angle On Google News Copyright
Recent Belgian litigation over Google’s use of copyright news reports poses an interesting question for national and local media organisations in this country. Would English media organis... Read more »

Published: 08.06.08 : Open Justice – Lincolnshire Echo’s Determination Pays Off
Achieving open justice in criminal cases where the victim is the defendant’s own child can be challenging. Courts often impose anonymity orders willy-nilly under S.39 of the Children and ... Read more »

Published: 03.06.08 : Online Publication Risks Revisited – Plus New Advertising Regs
 The international risks of online publishing are back in the spotlight as a result of high-profile claims against British newspapers. Two of our newspapers were recently fined in France for ... Read more »

Published: 08.05.08 : Getting Your Branding Right
As the effects of the credit crunch continue to bite, it’s time to review and protect your business assets. And it is vital that you do not overlook your branding. A strong brand can... Read more »

Published: 06.05.08 : Risks Of Football Journalism And “Contumelious” Reporting
Sports news and comment in this country has traditionally been robust, but a spate of litigation has revealed the particular libel risks of football journalism. Those risks are increased by the... Read more »

Published: 24.04.08 : Tesco v The Guardian
It’s title may sound mundane, but Tesco Stores Ltd v Guardian News & Media Ltd and Alan Rusbridger looks set to raise fundamental questions about free speech and protection of reputation. ... Read more »

Published: 22.04.08 : Bold Reporting Of Karen Matthews’ Case Raises Contempt Issues Again
Can Karen Matthews get a fair trial?  On reviewing the recent media coverage, opinions will inevitably differ. But for those interested in media law, the more pertinent questions are: has ... Read more »

 

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