Latest Defamation

Big Law 01 October 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonAmid the ongoing defamation battle with Moira Deeming, Victorian...

Amid the ongoing defamation battle with Moira Deeming, Victorian Liberal Leader John Pesutto told the Federal Court he...

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Corporate Counsel 18 September 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonDeeming grilled over divisive transgender comments

On the second day of her defamation proceedings, Moira Deeming was questioned about her opinions on transgender and...

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Big Law 17 September 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonIn the latest major defamation battle, counsel for ousted Victorian...

In the latest major defamation battle, counsel for ousted Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming said it was...

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Big Law 12 September 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonLatham’s sexually explicit tweet defamed Greenwich, court rules

A court found Mark Latham defamed political rival Alexander Greenwich in an offensive and sexually explicit tweet.

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Big Law 06 September 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonLehrmann accuses former firm of wrongly taking $117k

In submissions that confused a judge and rendered opposing counsel speechless, Bruce Lehrmann accused his former firm of...

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Big Law 29 August 2024 ByNaomi Neilson‘Mystery novel’ defence introduced in podcast defamation trial

Nationwide News argued a podcast series that delved into the death of Shandee Blackburn and the involvement of her...

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Big Law 23 August 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonPesutto’s defamation defence takes hit with remote evidence decision...

The Victorian Opposition Leader lost a bid to have the state’s former shadow attorney-general, Matthew Bach, give...

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Big Law 19 August 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonWorkplace lawyer’s defamation action against AFL club gets second...

The discontinued defamation proceedings against a president of a Melbourne AFL club and three directors have been...

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Big Law 13 August 2024 ByNaomi NeilsonBankrupt solicitor’s defamation action hits wall

An NSW solicitor’s bankruptcy status threw a wrench in his defamation action over comments that suggested he allegedly...

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Big Law 26 July 2024 ByLauren CroftAustralian YouTuber hit with landmark action alleging defamation

An Australian YouTube content creator is being sued over product reviews, which Lawyers Weekly understands is likely the...

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