Defamation

Privacy - Gavin Millar QC, Matrix Chambers (Defamation and Media, London, 22.11.17) To what extent is "a reasonable expectation of privacy" trumping the press’s right to freedom of expression? Going beyond the media, what is being said about defending privacy claims generally?

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Offer of Amends - Justin Rushbrooke QC, 5RB (Defamation and Media, London, 22.11.17) How is the Court approaching the offer of amends procedure? What is it regarding as being most serious? How generous is it being when deciding on quantum of damages?

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Data Protection - Hugh Tomlinson QC and Aidan Wills, Matrix Chambers (Defamation and Media, London, 22.11.17) Despite all the noise, does the DPA in reality provide an effective privacy remedy or has its value been exaggerated? When does the DPA give claimants the edge?

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Public Interest - Heather Rogers QC, One Brick Court (Defamation and Media, London, 22.11.17) What can you infer about the future direction of defamation law from the Court’s first substantive consideration of section 4 of the 2013 Act: the defence of publication on matter of public interest?

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Social Media - Dan Tench, CMS - Dan Tench, CMS (Defamation and Media, London, 22.11.17) Where is the line when it comes to defamation on Social Media, with reference to the IMPRESS award in Dennis Rice v Byline Media and the Jack Monroe v Katie Hopkins case?

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Costs - Abigail Healey, Addleshaw Goddard (Defamation, London, 01.12.16) To what extent are costs in publication cases recoverable?

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Injunctive Relief - Adam Wolanski, 5RB (Defamation, London, 01.12.16) With reference to injunctive relief, how surmountable are the exceptions to the rule in Bonnard v Perryman and what alternative causes of action can you run with?

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Internet - Dan Tench, Olswang (Defamation, London, 01.12.16) How do you take action against anonymous defamers on the Internet or Social Media? What are the take-down options and how do you counter the associated risks?

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Privacy - Gavin Millar QC, Matrix Chambers (Defamation, London, 01.12.16) When going for a privacy action, how can you say for certain whether Article 8 is engaged? Is there a future for privacy injunctions after the SC 's decision in PJS?

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Public Interest Journalism - Heather Rogers QC, One Brick Court (Defamation and Media Law, London, 01.12.16) Is the statutory defence for defamation claims a new name for "responsible journalism" (a la Reynolds/Jameel) or a new defence? How does the journalistic "exemption" work in data protection claims?

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