Defamation in the News: Michael Finch on the Lehrmann Defamation Case
Michael Finch spoke with ABC Newcastle Drive about the Federal Court’s findings in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation proceedings, including the substantial truth defence, the balance of probabilities and the wider significance of the decision for Australian defamation law.
New York Times Story: Missing Apostrophe in Facebook Post Lands a Man in Defamation Court
A news update on a defamation dispute arising from a Facebook post, showing how small wording choices can carry serious legal consequences.
Law firm takes on Premier Defamation suit likely
A news update on a potential defamation suit involving a Premier and the legal considerations surrounding public allegations.
‘Name and shame’ web page shut down – Newcastle Herald
A news update on a ‘name and shame’ web page dispute and the reputational and legal risks of publishing allegations online.
Beware, you’re on candid camera! – Illawarra Mercury
A news update exploring privacy, public recording and the reputational risks that can arise from video publication.