Case Note: Ivory v Howard [2024] FCA 1416
A Federal Court defamation case note involving defamatory Facebook posts, serious reputational harm, aggravated damages and indemnity costs.
Sexting/Sex Tapes
A case-related update on sexting, privacy and the unauthorised sharing of private sexual images, including a landmark Western Australian case involving civil claims and reputational harm.
Preliminary Discovery Against Google
A Federal Court matter involving preliminary discovery against Google in relation to anonymous online reviews and reputational harm.
Rose Bay Man Awarded $35,000 Over Defamatory Facebook Post
A Rose Bay local man was awarded $35,000 in damages after a NSW District Court judge found he was defamed by a Facebook community group post.
Strata Chair Awarded $120,000 For Defamation
A strata committee chairperson successfully sued a resident over defamatory statements and was awarded $120,000.
Philanthropist Ordered To Pay $110,000 Security In Defamation Case
A reported ACT defamation matter involving an order for security for costs in a high-profile case.
Facebook Sex Tape Case Has Implications For Privacy Law In Australia
A WA case involving Facebook publication, privacy issues and reputational harm.
Strata Owner Sued For Defamation By Strata Manager
A WA defamation matter involving a strata manager bringing a major claim against a strata owner.
Senator Sarah Hanson Young’s defamation case against Zoo Magazine – Channel 10
A case update on Senator Sarah Hanson-Young’s defamation proceedings involving Zoo Magazine and Channel 10.
Assange Defamation Case Questioned
A case-related update on defamation issues connected to Julian Assange and the legal questions raised by the matter.