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Mosley v News Group Newspapers Ltd
24th July 2008 - Max Mosley has won his case against News Group Newspapers and been awarded £60,000 in damages – a full case summary will follow shortly |
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Kumar v Bhaj & Others
21st July 2008 - His Honour Judge Oliver-Jones QC has put an end to a long-running libel action between members of the Ravidassia Community in Darlaston, West Midlands. Aidan Eardley, instructed by Challinors Solicitors, acted for 8 of the Defendants. |
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F4J private prosecution of the Daily Mail stayed as an abuse of process
16 July 2008 – The Divisional Court has stayed a private prosecution brought by a leading campaigner for Fathers for Justice against the Daily Mail and its editor. |
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Robert Murat settles libel actions
14th July 2008 - Robert Murat, the British citizen living in Portugal, who was one of the official Portuguese police `suspects` in the Madeleine McCann enquiry has settled his libel actions with a number of British media organisations. |
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ITV Central fined £25,000 after admitting contempt of court
14th July 2008 - Andrew Caldecott QC instructed by Goodman Derrick appeared on behalf of ITV Central |
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Katie Price (1) and Peter Andre (2) v News Group Newspapers Ltd
3rd July 2008 – Katie Price, aka Jordan, and her husband Peter Andre today settled their libel claim against News Group. |
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Gentoo Group Limited (1) & Peter Wallis (2) v. Stephen Hanratty
27/6/08 – The Defendant has been refused permission to appeal the decision of Eady J. setting aside the limitation period and permitting the Claimants to sue over material published on a website and on chatrooms, as far back as 2004. |
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PCC rejects JK Rowling`s privacy complaint
26th June 2008 - The PCC today rejected a complaint from the Harry Potter author that the publication of stories in the Mail on Sunday, Daily Mirror and Daily Record breached her privacy (Clause 3 of the Code of Practice). |
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Racing Post granted permission to take its defence against libel claim by Kieren Fallon to trial.
16th June 08 - Kieren Fallon v MGN Ltd - The Racing Post has been granted permission by Mr Justice Eady to reinstate a defence of justification to rely on evidence adduced at the race fixing criminal trial of Kieren Fallon last year. |
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David Moyes v Wayne Rooney (1), Hunter Davies (2) and Harper Collins (3)
3rd June 2008 – David Moyes, the manager of Everton Football Club, has settled his libel claim against Wayne Rooney and the publisher of Mr. Rooney’s autobiography, ‘My Story So Far’. Andrew Caldecott QC & Harvey Starte advised David Moyes |
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PCC censures magazine for breach of clause 15 (payment to witnesses) of the Code
27th May 2008 – The PCC has censured Full House magazine for making an offer of payment to a witness in a criminal trial, in breach of clause 15 of the PCC Code. |
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Andrew Caldecott QC to speak about the defence of fair comment at HRLA event on 24 June 2008
21st May 2008 - The Human Rights Lawyers Association is hosting an event on Fair Comment and Libel Law at which Andrew Caldecott QC will be speaking with Lord Lester QC and the journalist Giles Coren. |
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Channel 4 v Crown Prosecution Service (1) and West Midlands Police (2)
15th May 2008 - Channel 4 has settled its libel claim against the CPS and West Midlands Police. Andrew Caldecott QC instructed by Charles Russell advised Channel 4. |
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Sharma v (1) Singh & (2) Associated Newspapers Limited
30th April 2008 – The jury in the trial of the libel action brought by an executive of Air India against the publishers of the Evening Standard has awarded the Claimant £75,000 damages. |
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WM Morrison Supermarket Ltd v Office of Fair Trading
23rd April 2008 - WM Morrison has settled its libel claim against the OFT. Andrew Caldecott instructed by Wilmer Hale acted for the Claimant and Caroline Addy instructed by the OFT acted for the Defendant. |
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Sharma v (1) Singh & (2) Associated Newspapers Limited
21st April 2008 - The trial of the libel action brought by an executive of Air India against the publishers of the Evening Standard starts today. Victoria Sharp QC and Catrin Evans instructed by Taylor Wessing are representing the Defendants |
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Marco Materazzi v Express Newspapers Limited
7 April 2008 –Marco Materazzi has settled his libel claim against Express Newspapers Ltd. Jane Phillips instructed by Collyer Bristow LLP acted for Mr. Materazzi, Catrin Evans instructed by Teacher Stern Selby acted for Express Newspapers Ltd |
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Nicholas Cage v (1) Kathleen Turner, (2) Headline Book Publishing Limited and (3) Associated Newspapers Limited
4 April 2008 – Nicholas Cage has settled his libel claims against Kathleen Turner, Headline Book Publishing Limited and Associated Newspapers Limited. Jane Phillips instructed by Mayer Brown LLP acted for all the defendants |
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The jury in the trial of a libel action by the former spokesman for Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor has been discharged after failing to reach a verdict.
The claimant sued on allegations published by the Daily Mail that he was a hypocrite on the issue of abortion because he had pressured a former girlfriend into having one. Joanne Cash instructed by Charles Russell is representing the claimant |
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Lord Falconer argues that archived internet pages should be captured by contempt laws
19th February 2008 - The former Lord Chancellor has called for publishers to remove archived web pages which contain prejudicial material from their websites during criminal trials or be at risk of being in contempt of court. |
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Roberts and another (Petitioners) v Gable and others (Respondents)
31st January 2008 - The House of Lords has rejected a petition for leave to appeal in the case of Roberts v Gable. |
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The members and staff of One Brick Court would like to congratulate Patrick Moloney QC on his elevation to the Circuit bench.
Chambers would also like to thank Patrick Moloney for his outstanding contribution to One Brick Court, and the Bar, during his time in chambers. |
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One Brick Court named Defamation and Privacy Set of the Year for the second year running
One Brick Court has won Defamation and Privacy Set of the Year at the 2007 Chambers Bar Awards and Silk of the Year for the third year in a row |
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8th October 2007 - Evening Standard Magazine - London`s most Influential People - Law
Sarah Palin listed as `up and coming` |
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“Market-leading defamation and privacy set” Legal 500 survey 2007
One Brick Court came out as joint top set for Defamation & Privacy in this year’s Legal 500 survey... |
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Roberts v Gable [2007] EWCA Civ 721
12th July 2007 - Libel – Qualified Privilege – Reynolds Privilege - Reportage |
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Burstein v Associated Newspapers Ltd [2007] EWCA Civ 600
22nd June 2007 - Libel – Meaning – Fair Comment – Striking Out - Victoria Sharp QC and Sarah Palin were instructed by Foot Anstey on behalf of Associated Newspapers Limited. |
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3rd May 2007 - Lord Browne of Madingley v Associated Newspapers Limited [2007] EWCA Civ 295
The Court of Appeal’s judgment in this matter finally became public today after the Claimant’s petition to the House of Lords for permission to appeal was refused.Victoria Sharp QC, Catrin Evans and Aidan Eardley represented the Mail on Sunday |
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One Brick Court named Defamation Chambers of the Year 2006
One Brick Court came away with the top award in their category at the prestigious Chambers Bar Awards, In addition to winning the top award, Richard Rampton QC won “Defamation Silk of the Year,” being described as the “king of the libel Bar.” |
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Verlagsgruppe News Gmbh v Austria (No. 2) European Court of Human Rights-App. No:10520/02
14th December 2006 - The European Court of Human Rights held by a majority (6-1) that there was a violation of Article 10. |
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Niema Ash and another v Loreena McKennitt and others - Court of Appeal [2006] EWCA Civ 1714
14th December 2006 - The Court of Appeal have rejected the Defendant’s appeal and upheld the judgment of Eady J |
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X & Y v THE PERSONS OR PERSONS who have offered and/or provided to the publishers of the Mail on Sunday, Mirror and Sun newspapers information about the status of the Claimants’ marriage [2006] EWHC 2783 (QB)
Privacy – “John Doe” injunctions - scope and procedure |
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PCC rejects extending concept of jigsaw identification in privacy complaints
3rd November 2006 -Adjudication - Mr Badr Jafar v Evening Standard |
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Another accolade for One Brick Court
One Brick Court has been highly recommended as one of the leading sets of defamation chambers in the latest edition of The Legal 500 , the independent guide to the legal profession. |
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Further recognition for One Brick Court
One Brick Court represents “one of the two leading sets without a shadow of a doubt.” Consistency is its hallmark. Chambers and Partner Guide 2007 |
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Jameel v Wall Street Journal Europe - House of Lords - UKHL 44
11th October 2006 -The House of Lords today breathed life into the defence of Reynolds privilege and in so doing gave new weight to both journalistic and editorial decision-making. |
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Increased access to court documents in civil cases
From 2 October 2006 new provisions of the CPR came into force which mean that journalists (and other non-parties) will be able to obtain copies of a greater range of court documents. |
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Wainwright v Home Office - App. No:12350/04 - 26th September 2006 - European Court of Human Rights
Mary and Alan Wainwright, were two British citizens who alleged violations of Article 3 (inhuman or degrading treatment), Article 8 (respect for private life) and Article 13 (right to an effective remedy) |
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White v Sweden - App. No: 42435/02 - 19 September 2006 - European Court of Human Rights
European Court of Human Rights The Applicant was a British national who alleged a violation of Article 8 in relation to a series of articles published in the two main evening Swedish newspapers (Expressen and Aftonbladet) |
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Chambers and Partners Bar Awards 2006
We are delighted to have been short listed in the Chambers and Partners Bar Awards 2006 which will take place on 28th September. |
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IBC - “Protecting the Media” Conference – 13th September 2006
Developments in Libel 2005-2006 - Patrick Moloney QC |
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Paul McKenna v MGN Ltd [2006] EWHC 1996 (QB)
28th July 2006 - Hypnotherapist Paul McKenna sued over an Article written by Victor Lewis-Smith in The Mirror. |
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Quigley v Zoo Magazine – Press Complaints Commission Adjudication
20 July 2006 - Privacy – Photographs – Children |
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Muhamed Veliu v Mazrekaj and Bucpapaj [2006] EWHC 1710 (QB)
11th July 2006 - Defamation – offer of amends |
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Information and Media Law Seminar on 21 June 2006
This was a great day and excellent value for money with very informative, thought provoking and entertaining talks by the media experts at One Brick Court, ……….” Please take a look at this and other comments on the day. |
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Lance Armstrong v Times Newspapers Limited & Others [2006] EWHC 1614 (QB)
30th June 2006 - Andrew Caldecott QC was instructed by Addleshaw Goddard on behalf of the Defendants. |
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Davey v. Dilnot - Barrister wins £5,000 - The Claimant was represented by Jane Phillips, instructed by Payne Marsh Stilwell
29th June 2006 - A High Court libel jury in London yesterday awarded barrister, Roger Davey, £5,000 in libel damages. |
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Malik v Central Criminal Court and Crown Prosecution Service [2006] EWHC 1539 (Admin)
27th June 2006 - Decision of the Common Serjeant quashed by the Divisional Court; Central Criminal Court ordered to re-determine whether to hear the bail application in public and whether to grant bail. |
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Clayton v Clayton (2006) EWCA Civ 878
27th June 2006 - Reporting Restrictions – Section 97 Children Act 1989 – Articles 8 & 10 – Future prohibitions on publicity of proceedings under the Children Act |
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Lance Armstrong v Times Newspapers Limited & Others (2006) EWHC Civ 519
13th June 2006 -The decision of the Court of Appeal is the latest in a series of judgments arising from a libel claim brought by the famous cyclist, Lance Armstrong, in respect of an article published by the Sunday Times in July 2004. |
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27th April 2006 - Sharon Stone -v- Associated Newspapers
Actress Stone today accepted substantial undisclosed damages from the Daily Mail after they published an article claiming that she left her son asleep in a car while she was having dinner at the Ivy. |
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6th December 2005 - Robbie Williams wins substantial damages and apologies. Robert Peter Williams v MGN Ltd & Robert Peter Williams v Northern & Shell PLC
Thomas Shields QC and Harvey Starte for the Claimant, instructed by Sheridans. |
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The scope of Reynolds privilege up for review in the House of Lords
Jameel v Wall Street Journal Europe SPRL [2005] EWCA Civ 74 - Rupert Elliott, led by Geoffrey Robertson QC, instructed by Finers Stephens Innocent, appear for the Defendant |
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