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High Court to hear challenge to ruling over ‘defamatory’ Facebook comments
Three media companies have been granted special leave by the High Court to challenge a finding that they could be held liable for allegedly defamatory remarks left under news articles they posted on Facebook.
Law firm hit with $1.4M judgment over negligent advice to lawyer
A Sydney-based law firm has been ordered to pay $1.4 million in damages for failing to properly advise a client of his rights under a partnership agreement after he suffered several strokes.  
Google gets contempt of court charge set aside in case over defamatory reviews
A contempt of court prosecution ordered against Google for failing to immediately remove allegedly defamatory online reviews has been thrown out, with a judge saying the internet giant did not act in reckless or negligent disregard of the court's removal orders.
Media giants liable for Facebook comments, judge rules in detainee’s defamation suit
Media companies facing defamation suits by a former youth centre detainee are liable for third-party comments posted on their Facebook pages, a judge has ruled in a groundbreaking decision.
Craig McLachlan can serve subpoenas on accusers, judge rules
A barrister for a group of people set to give evidence against Craig McLachlan at his upcoming defamation trial lost a bid Friday to suppress subpoenas by the actor on the grounds that the definition of 'sexual harassment' is too much in "flux".