The Failure to Prosecute Criminal Conduct under the new Cartel Provisions In media release number 10/22 by the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (‘the ACCC’), on 11 February 2022 it was confirmed that “the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (‘CDPP’) withdrew charges against Citigroup Global Markets Australia Pty Limited (‘Citigroup’), Deutsche Bank AG and four...
When making a publication, it is important in defamation matters, to get it right. Terrance Flowers, who goes by his mother’s name of Kelly on social media, has had judgment entered in open court in his favour, by Chief Justice Quinlan of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, as a result of being wrongfully identified by...
Amongst the dozens of defamation enquiries the lawyers at Atkinson Vinden receive each month, a surprising number relate to issues amongst close friends and even family. Arguments at BBQ’s, embarrassing comments posted on Facebook, gossip amongst social groups, have all led to calls to our team, wanting to know whether a friend or relative can...
A fundamental principle of free speech in our country is that people, including journalists, are at liberty to express their genuinely held opinion about others. When does the expression of this freedom become defamatory? According to the Federal Court in the January 2021 decision of Stead v Fairfax Media Publications, defamation may occur when the...
Along with bringing the wonderful potential for increased connection, in the wrong hands social media carries major risks. Those of us who practice in the field of defamation see some absolutely appalling cases of character assassination online, with entirely unwarranted derogatory comments circulated to literally thousands of people within hours in some cases. The NSW Defamation Act was legislated...
The first step in determining your legal position in relation to an Estate Dispute is often looking at the terms of the Will in question. We regularly have enquiries from clients who are having trouble obtaining a copy of the Will from the executor of the Estate. This is particularly the case when they are...
Protecting your reputation starts with simplifying the complex. This handy checklist should quickly point you in the right direction and help you understand whether you have a case, and where to start to secure the best possible outocme.
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