Defamation
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Court to hear defamation lawsuit filed by Alen Simonyan against Samvel Ashotyan
Yerevan court prepares to hear a defamation case involving National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan and citizen Samvel Ashotyan amid broader concerns over SLAPP suits.
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Singapore Court Rules Against Retailer in Shopee Defamation Suit
A Singapore court ruled that a negative consumer review on Shopee is not defamatory, reinforcing that businesses must accept public feedback as part of e-commerce.
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Singapore Ministers Awarded S$290,000 in Legal Costs Following Bloomberg Defamation Suit
Singapore ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng were awarded S$290,000 in legal costs after winning a defamation suit against Bloomberg and reporter Low De Wei.
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Rebel Wilson Wins Defamation Case Brought by ‘The Deb’ Star Charlotte MacInnes
A Sydney court has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Rebel Wilson, ruling her posts about ‘The Deb’ star Charlotte MacInnes were not defamatory.
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Melania Trump Files for Sanctions Against Journalist Michael Wolff
First lady Melania Trump is seeking legal fees from journalist Michael Wolff, accusing him of abusing the court system through a frivolous anti-SLAPP lawsuit.
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Singapore Court Orders Bloomberg to Pay $356,000 in Defamation Case
A Singapore court ordered Bloomberg to pay $356,000 in damages to two ministers after ruling that a 2024 article defamed them regarding property transactions.
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Rosmah Mansor Sues Comedian Harith Iskander Over Stand-up Routine
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has initiated legal action against comedian Harith Iskander, alleging defamation and body shaming during a January stand-up performance.
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Wolfe Tones Singer Brian Warfield Settles RTÉ Defamation Action
Wolfe Tones singer Brian Warfield has settled his defamation case against RTÉ regarding comments made by broadcaster Joe Duffy during a 2023 Liveline segment.
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E. Jean Carroll’s Legal Team Seeks Release of $5 Million Judgment Following Supreme Court Rejection
Following the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear his appeal, E. Jean Carroll’s legal team has moved to release the $5 million judgment held in escrow from Donald Trump.
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US Supreme Court Denies Roy Moore Bid to Save Defamation Verdict
The Supreme Court has rejected Roy Moore’s request to pause an appeals court ruling that threatens his $8 million defamation award regarding sexual misconduct claims.
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Appeals Court Grants Temporary Reprieve to Trump in $83 Million E. Jean Carroll Defamation Judgment
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has stayed the enforcement of an $83 million defamation award against Donald Trump, pending a potential review by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Rebel Wilson Defamation Trial Closes Amid ‘Fantastical Liar’ Allegations
Closing arguments have concluded in the defamation trial against Rebel Wilson, where counsel for actress Charlotte MacInnes branded the director a ‘fantastical liar’ over disputed harassment claims.
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Liam Cunningham Sued by Alan Shatter Over Online Claims
Former Irish Justice Minister Alan Shatter has initiated legal proceedings against actor Liam Cunningham, citing defamatory social media posts regarding alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Federal Judge Rejects Trump’s $10 Billion Defamation Case
A Florida judge dismissed Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, citing insufficient evidence of actual malice in the claims.
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High Court Ends Lehrmann Legal Bid After Defamation Loss
The High Court of Australia has dismissed Bruce Lehrmann’s final appeal, cementing findings that he raped Brittany Higgins in a landmark defamation judgment.