Defamation reforms: Much Ado About Not Much
An opinion piece on the contentious New South Wales defamation reforms.
We are all publishers now: ignoring online comments no longer an option
Voller judgment makes it clear that businesses can no longer afford to ignore online comments. By ANGUS MACINNIS
Googling defamation law
The challenge technologies pose for defamation law may be better resolved by adapting existing principles than by special rules for specific circumstances. By NICHOLAS OLSON.
This time it’s personal: defamation claims against lawyers
There is an increasing tendency for solicitors to raise accusations of defamation during professional conflict. This brings more heat than light. By ELISSA BAXTER.
Social media and your practice: playing it smart
Lawyers should be careful to ensure that their social media usage does not breach their professional obligations. By LUCY WILLIAMS and JULIA CLEMENTE.