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Twitter sued for Defamation
It was reported in the media (for example click here) this week that Twitter is being sued for defamation for the first time under Australian law. The case arose after a Melbourne man, Joshua Meggitt,...
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Who is liable for defamatory graffiti on your brand’s social networking site?
A common question asked of our team members is: ‘if a defamatory comment is posted on our social media page, would we be liable?’ To answer this question, we have provided a brief overview of the law...
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A picture paints 1000 defamatory words – Google liable for defamation for...
Music promoter Michael Trkulja recently successfully sued Google for $200,000 in relation to images published of him on the search engine’s results page. This case provides guidance on the...
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Swimwear designer in hot water for slagging off Seafolly on social media
In the recent case of Seafolly Pty Ltd v Madden [2012] FCA 1346 (29 November 2012), the Federal Court found Leah Madden, principal designer of Australian swimwear label White Sands, liable for...
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BITTER TWEET – DEFAMATION IN SOCIAL MEDIA:
140 defamatory characters posted in the Twitter-sphere could cost tens of thousands of dollars in damages, the New South Wales District Court has held. The case reignites the complexities of defamation...
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Google Inc. has been held liable for publishing defamatory material. The internet giant will be regretting its choice to ignore Janice Duffys request to remove offending search results that included...
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6 key legal risks to watch out for when marketing your startup Marketing is a key tool for startups at all stages of the business lifecycle. Whether you are just getting started, or you are already up...
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