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Rebel Wilson to appeal “bizarre” damages cut
Actress Rebel Wilson has vowed to appeal a decision by the Victorian Court of Appeal that slashed a record $4.75 million defamation payment down to $600,000.
Judge tosses Triguboff defamation case against Fairfax
A Fairfax Media article at the centre of a defamation case by Meriton founder Harry Triguboff does not defame the billionaire because it's not about him, a Federal Court judge has said, calling the lawsuit a "flagrant" attempt to subvert laws that block companies from bringing defamation suits.
Rebel Wilson’s $4.75M defamation payout slashed
A record $4.75 million defamation payout to Australian actor Rebel Wilson was cut to $600,000 on Thursday by the Victorian Court of Appeal after a challenge by magazine publisher Bauer Media.
High Court says Milorad Trkulja can sue Google for defamation
The High Court of Australia ruled Wednesday that Google can be sued for defamation by a man whose image popped up in an internet search of 'Melbourne criminal underworld'.
Chinese billionaire calls out ‘fake news’ at Fairfax defamation trial
Chinese billionaire and philanthropist Dr Chau Chak Wing launched a tirade against the media and "fake news" from the witness stand Tuesday on the first day of trial in his defamation case against Fairfax Media.
Robbie Waterhouse’s defamation case against Fairfax heads to mediation
A defamation case by the husband of racing legend Gai Waterhouse against Fairfax Media alleging a Sydney Morning Herald article damaged his reputation has been ordered into mediation by the Federal Court.
Judge must decide whether Fairfax article is about Harry Triguboff
A judge overseeing a defamation case brought by billionaire Meriton founder Harry Triguboff against Fairfax Media must decide whether an article about the property company that appeared in the Australian Financial Review can be reasonably said to be about Triguboff.
ACCC looking at Oracle info on Google data use
The ACCC is considering a report by US-based Oracle into Google's tracking of Australian Android phone users as part of the regulator's broader inquiry into digital media.
SMH’s fatal nose job article destroyed surgeon’s practice, court hears
A Fairfax Media article over the death of a criminal figure during nose surgery had destroyed the practice of a prominent cosmetic doctor, a court was told Thursday.
Seven wins contempt of court ruling against Amber Harrison
The ex-lover of Seven Network's CEO Tim Worner was found in contempt of court on Wednesday after violating a gag order that barred her from speaking out about the affair and leaking company documents.