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Full Court allows appeal in defamation suit against Nine over NRL coverage
The Full Federal Court has found that two NRL fans were defamed by Nine presenters' comments that implied they were involved in racially abusive behaviour, and remitted the matter for consideration of the broadcaster's defences.
‘No cogent argument’: Judge won’t toss Seven’s cross-claim in producer’s case
A judge has tossed a former Spotlight producer's bid to throw out Seven's cross-claim, following a court appearance where the producer accused the TV network, News Corp, and their lawyers of conspiring against him.
Briefly: Coles, REA, Nine among this week’s litigation targets
Lawyers stuck inside by the dreary, cold weather have been keeping busy penning a slew of new suits targeting the likes of Coles, REA and Nine.
Seven Network faces underpayments class action investigation
Media giant Seven Network is facing a class action investigation into possible underpayments, including the alleged failure to pay rest breaks and overtime.
Media access to Seven producer’s case will likely ‘imperil’ mediation: judge
Seven Network has secured a suppression order over court documents ahead of mediation in a lawsuit lodged by a long-time producer, with a judge agreeing media access to the case may “imperil” the settlement talks.
Seven hits back at suit over Lerhmann interview, says settlement breached by ex-Spotlight producer
Seven has gone on the offensive in a lawsuit by former Spotlight producer Taylor Auerbach that alleges the broadcaster breached a settlement deed and defamed him, arguing it was Auerbach who broke the terms of their agreement. 
Ex-Spotlight producer says Seven’s comments caused ‘serious harm’
Former Spotlight producer Taylor Auerbach, who is suing his former employer over its statements that he was disciplined for his dealings with Bruce Lehrmann, claims the comments cost him his job at Sky News.
Ex-Spotlight producer Taylor Auerbach sues Seven over Lehrmann comments
Former Spotlight producer Taylor Auerbach has sued Seven over comments it made concerning his dealings with Bruce Lehrmann, after he gave "sordid" evidence in the defamation trial. 
Seven, reporter win strike-out bid in AFL player’s defamation case
Seven can strike out part of West Coast Eagles player Jack Darling's suit alleging it was the 'publisher' of allegedly defamatory articles in The West Australian that accused him of being anti-vax.
Seven hit with $200k defamation judgment over coverage of NRL match
Seven Network and Chanel 7 have been hit with a $200,000 defamation judgment for implying three men involved an incident during a 2020 NRL match were racist.