AAP Image/Dean Lewins June 1, 2023 A win for the press, a big loss for Ben Roberts-Smith: what does this judgment tell us about defamation law? David Rolph, University of Sydney More broadly, this case shows how hard it is to use defamation law to repair any perceived damage to your reputation. Once a case begins, you never can control what will be said in court.
Dominion Voting Systems CEO John Poulos, second from left, with members of his legal team leaving the courthouse after a settlement with Fox News on April 18, 2023, in Wilmington, Del. Alex Wong/Getty Images May 3, 2023 Dominion threw away its shot by not requiring a correction and apology from Fox News John C. Watson, American University Dominion’s settlement of its defamation suit against Fox News provided a solution for Dominion – but it did nothing to help journalism.
Jeremy Piper/AAP May 1, 2023 Why was Bruce Lehrmann given the all-clear to sue media for defamation? A media law expert explains David Rolph, University of Sydney The trial is likely to go ahead in November this year, and last for around four weeks.