For those who love to complain, the digital world offers endless opportunities to do so. From Google Reviews, Trip Advisor, Yelp or comments on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, it is a simple thing to say something very nasty about another person or business. Atkinson Vinden’s Defamation Team regularly assists individuals and companies to protect their...
What would happen if you hired the wrong sort of lawyer for your case? What would that mean for your bottom line? How would this affect your ongoing relationship with the other party? These questions are often overlooked when it comes to seeking litigation services. Whilst you may be in a high state of emotional...
We are seeing a significant increase in the number of defamation enquiries, and we know from your comments that this is an area of law of great interest to our clients. The Council of Attorneys-General have just released a Discussion Paper on a review of defamation laws in Australia which contains some interesting reading. The...
When about to make a big financial decision, people understandably seek the help of financial advisers. They have the specialised knowledge of all the relevant and current financial considerations, they have experience dealing with markets and are probably better placed than your stock-obsessed Uncle Sam to go to for financial advice. Or at least, that...
The recent case of Bolton v Stoltenberg [2018] NSWSC 1518 is an intriguing decision for its ramifications on what constitutes ‘publication’ for the purposes of defamation law. Background Mr Bolton is the former mayor of Narrabri Shire Council. He had a longstanding professional relationship with Mr Stoltenberg, however both men had a falling out following...
Having a team you can trust is essential to running a business. But what happens when a business partner acts dishonestly? What are your rights and what steps should you take to safeguard yourself as well as your business? What are the risks? There are many ways your business partner or a company director can...
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