Defamation Update 2.0
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Clarity On Limitation and Declarations
Reading time – 2 minsA recent judgment by Fogarty J has ironed out some inconsistencies between limitation and non-monetary relief that have bedevilled lawyers seeking clarity.
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2017: Half-Year Update
Reading time – 6 minsAs New Zealand enters (what we’ll call) the Chilly Winter Term, it is timely to observe some important judgments released recently. Developments have mainly favoured…
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2016: A Review
Reading time – 4 minsNew Zealand courts heard several trials and important interlocutory battles in 2016. Political defamation cases were a feature.
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Court of Appeal Restricts Liability for Facebook Page Hosts
Reading time – 4 minsLast Friday afternoon, the Court of Appeal delivered judgment in Murray v Wishart. Among a host of issues, the Court examined the liability of Facebook page…
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Restaurant Reviewers Beware
Reading time – 4 minsA recently concluded Australian case is a useful reminder for food reviewers not to fudge the facts or overcook the goose.
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Matthew McClelland Takes Silk
Reading time – 2 minsNewly appointed Queen’s Counsel Matthew McClelland has a strong background in defamation matters.
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Welcome to Defamation Update
Reading time – < 1 minWe hope this site will be a helpful legal resource.