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DefencesThere are a number of substantive defences to a defamation claim, the majority of which are now, since the Defamation Act 2013 (DA 2013),...

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Malicious falsehood

This Practice Note provides an introduction to the tort of malicious falsehood. Unlike a claim for defamation, there is no requirement in a claim for...

Produced in partnership with 5RB 19th May

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Can the board of a co-operative and community benefit society (a registered society) delegate powers to any third party, and can the registered society grant a power of attorney to a third party to execute documents on its behalf?

Can the board of a co-operative and community benefit society (a registered society) delegate powers to any third party, and can the registered...

19th May

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Defamation and social media

The internet and, in particular, social media is a high risk area for defamation litigation. Content posted on blogs, internet forums, online...

Produced in partnership with 5RB 19th May

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Copyright in films and television programmes

For the purposes of copyright law the term 'film' means a recording, on any medium, from which a moving image may by any means be produced. A...

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Defamation and malicious falsehood—publication

Defamation and malicious falsehood—publicationThis Practice Note examines the role of publication in an action for defamation or malicious falsehood....

Produced in partnership with 5RB 16th Jun

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The court is closed and/or understaffed due to coronavirus (COVID-19). What should we do where, for example (a) I need to make an emergency application eg for a freezing or other injunction, (b) I need to pay a court fee/other, (c) I need to file and/or issue court documents by a certain deadline (d) documents are due to be served by the court?

The court is closed and/or understaffed due to coronavirus (COVID-19). What should we do where, for example (a) I need to make an emergency...

Produced in partnership with Daniel Laking of 39 Essex Chambers 11th Jun

COVID-19

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Precedent instructions or brief to counsel

Precedent instructions or brief to counsel[IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE[BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS [OF ENGLAND AND WALES OR IN [insert...

11th Jun

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What is the defamation rule?

What is the defamation rule?The defamation rule is a rule of law which affects the availability of the grant of interim injunctive relief where there...

Produced in partnership with 5RB 6th Jun

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When the parties have agreed the terms of a joint statement which is to be read in open court, is it a requirement that the defendant attends the court when the statement is to be read out or is it acceptable for the statement to be read out without their attendance?

When the parties have agreed the terms of a joint statement which is to be read in open court, is it a requirement that the defendant attends the...

6th Jun

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The limitation period for our client’s claim is due to expire shortly but I am concerned that it might not be possible to engage with the other side and/or issue the claim due to potential coronavirus (COVID-19) related issues (for example, relevant individuals being unwell or the court not operating as usual). How can we ensure that our client’s claim is preserved in these circumstances?

The limitation period for our client’s claim is due to expire shortly but I am concerned that it might not be possible to engage with the other side...

Produced in partnership with James Tunley of Lamb Chambers 5th Jun

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What are the risks of an organisation keeping an internal list of blacklisted companies and/or individuals with whom it does not wish to do business on the basis of information received from third parties or from its own research?

What are the risks of an organisation keeping an internal list of blacklisted companies and/or individuals with whom it does not wish to do business...

5th Jun

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In a defamation claim, can a corporate entity claim damages for loss of reputation?

In a defamation claim, can a corporate entity claim damages for loss of reputation?In short, a corporate entity can bring a claim in defamation for...

5th Jun

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Is there a risk of a claim for defamation being made against a company as a result of statements made at a company meeting? What defences are available?

Is there a risk of a claim for defamation being made against a company as a result of statements made at a company meeting? What defences are...

Produced in partnership with Joshua Marshall of Fieldfisher 5th Jun

Q&As

When can you recover loss of profits for reputational harm? If you can recover loss of profits for reputational harm, how does the court calculate loss of profits, ie is there a specific methodology involved?

When can you recover loss of profits for reputational harm? If you can recover loss of profits for reputational harm, how does the court calculate...

Produced in partnership with Chris Bryden of 4 King’s Bench Walk 5th Jun

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Defamation—defences

Defamation—defencesDefencesThere are a number of substantive defences to a defamation claim, the majority of which are now, since the Defamation Act...

Produced in partnership with 5RB 5th Jun

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Defamation and social media

Defamation and social mediaThe internet and, in particular, social media is a high risk area for defamation litigation. Content posted on blogs,...

Produced in partnership with 5RB 5th Jun

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Deepfakes

DeepfakesThis Practice Note considers the following legal issues, technical information and applications of deepfakes:•What is a deepfake?•How...

Produced in partnership with Kelsey Farish of DAC Beachcroft 5th Jun

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Defamation

DefamationThe tort of defamation is governed by a mixture of statute and common law. The relevant statutory law is contained in:•the Defamation Act...

Produced in partnership with 5RB 5th Jun

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Image rights—protection, exploitation and taxation

Image rights—protection, exploitation and taxationAs of exit day (31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with...

Produced in partnership with JJ Shaw of Lewis Silkin LLP, Alex Kelham of Lewis Silkin LLP and Rob Meredith CTA of PKF Francis Clark 5th Jun

Q&As

What guidance is there on the calculation of damages for loss of reputation?

What guidance is there on the calculation of damages for loss of reputation?The following Practice Notes set out guidance on the assessment of damages...

5th Jun

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Do you have a letter of claim (cease and desist) letter for slander damaging professional reputation?

Do you have a letter of claim (cease and desist) letter for slander damaging professional reputation?We do not have a Precedent letter of claim which...

5th Jun

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