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4 June 2026

Why ‘meaning’ matters — lessons from recent defamation & malicious falsehood cases

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We explore how the Courts determined meaning in these decisions and what they signal for future reputation management claims.

26 January 2026

PR under fire — what happens when clients sue?

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We explore the types of claims that PR firms can face when an initial complaint escalates and outline some practical steps to manage the risks.

18 December 2025

HyNot judicial review decision highlights the importance of acting promptly

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We explore how the Court considered the requirement of promptness, the arguments made and what this means for claimants considering judicial review.

21 August 2025

How the courts treat online defamation — removal order dismissed against domain name registrar

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Our litigation team look an online defamation case study and how to take legal action after being subject to online defamation or harassment.

12 March 2025

Media and communications claims — could pre-action dispute resolution become compulsory?

Here, commercial litigator Glyn Lancefield outlines the proposed changes to the pre-action protocol for media and communications claims.

18 February 2025

Civil Justice Council recommends bespoke Pre-Action Protocol for Multi-Track claims in the Business and Property Courts

The CJC report recommends that a bespoke Pre-Action Protocol be created for claims which, when issued at Court, will be suitable for allocation to the Multi-Track.

23 January 2025

Civil Justice Council publishes recommendations to reform Judicial Review Pre-Action Protocol

All civil litigation is subject to a Pre-Action Protocol which sets out the parties’ obligations before Court proceedings are commenced. The CJC states that “pre-action protocols play a crucial role in facilitating dispute resolution”.

3 December 2024

Contractual interpretation of liability cap clauses explored by Court of Appeal in ‘victory for common sense’

A recent Court of Appeal judgment has major implications for litigants dealing with breach of contract claims as well as anyone drafting liability clauses in contracts.

19 November 2024