Insights from notable Digital Licensing cases

A right to be forgotten for lawyers, doctors and other professionals

The concept of the right to be forgotten allows individuals to request the removal of their personal information from online platforms under certain circumstances. This includes data which refers to criminal convictions. However, a lingering question remains: can a professional person, such as a doctor, a lawyer or an accountant, have a ...

Defamation by innuendo in the digital age

Defamation by innuendo refers to misleading implications in statements that can subtly damage a person's reputation without making direct accusations. The vast and rapid spread of information online, coupled with a tendency for sensationalism, makes such indirect defamation particularly harmful on the internet. Essentially, it's like whispering rumors, but on a global scale, where insinuations can be mistaken for truths.

Defamation during a demonstration

In this article, we look at a special case where a newspaper journalist from outside the UK is accused of defamation. Defamation means saying or writing something false about someone that harms their reputation. This case study shows how tricky it can be to take legal action in the UK against a newspaper that's based in another country. We'll talk about the different challenges, like dealing with

False allegations of sexual assault on social media

In this libel defamation case, Yair Cohen and Filiz Kiani of Cohen Davis Solicitorsrepresented Jack Aaronson, also known as Dominic Ford, where he took Marcus Stones, popularly known as Mickey Taylor to court. The case, presided over by Mr Justice Julian Knowles at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, shed light

What to do if Google shows news articles about your not guilty trial

It’s hard to conceive a more unjust scenario than when Google displays links to articles about an individual who, after years of legal proceedings following an arrest, was ultimately found not guilty.

Does Google have to delist news articles where the defendant was found not

How can a business defend itself against defamation online

What happens when a business is being defamed online? Can anything be done about it or free speech is king? The following case study gives some answers to these questions by considering a typical situation of online defamation which small and medium size business often face.

Can you be prosecuted for defamation?

In the UK, while defamation itself doesn't lead to criminal prosecution, certain circumstances surrounding a defamation incident might still involve the criminal courts.

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Is defamation a civil or a criminal in the UK

What is the difference between defamation and

How do you stop someone from defaming you?

This case demonstrates a typical social media defamation case where with prompt action and the right legal support a case that could have lasted for years, was brought to a satisfactory outcome very promptly.

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Defamation on Twitter case

Defamation and the right to be forgotten

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Strategies and approaches for removing fake online reviews

In this case study, we explore the challenges faced by a small business suffering from defamatory online reviews and the strategic approach taken by a law firm to effectively remove fake online content. By examining the specific steps, legal tactics, and collaborative efforts employed, this article

How one woman overcame blackmail to reclaim her life

In this case study, we discuss the situation of Joanna, a married solicitor with two teenage children who found herself being blackmailed for sex by an ex-lover named Ian. Joanna approached our law firm seeking help, and within just three days, we were able to successfully resolve the matter and free her from her blackmailer.

The case of Selvaratnam Suresh and the defence of Absolute Privilege

The case of Selvaratnam Suresh has demonstrated that the defence of absolute privilege might not apply to every claim of defamation against the police.

What is meaning in defamation cases?

What matters most under English law of defamation, is the meaning attributed to a word, a sentence, or an article, by a reasonable reader, rather than the dictionary meaning of any word or phrase. It follows that under English law, defamation could be created by innuendo and a post could be defamatory even if it does not include a specific

Case study of defamatory, out of context news articles

When a newspaper article is extracted from its original context, it has the potential to be manipulated to convey a defamatory message. This manipulation can occur either intentionally or unintentionally and may result in adverse consequences for the individuals involved. In such instances, it becomes crucial to contemplate the ramifications of distorting a statement's context, as it can be employed to unjustly depict

Defamation by the Police

An email sent by the Police to a suspect’s employer was found to be defamatory because it implied that the suspect was guilty of a criminal offence.

How to remove an old conviction from the internet

The first case where damages were awarded in both defamation and breach of data

How victims of crime can remove news articles from the internet

Blackmail injunction case

Harassment on YouTube case

The longest case of catfishing in the UK

How we exposed an abusive porn producer who sexually exploited London's Homeless Gay community 

Harassment by blackmail case study

What to do if you are falsely accused of rape

Defamation on Twitter by an anonymous user

What to do if you have been defamed by the police

You might be able to sue the police for defamation if a police officer who is investigating a case against you, had made public her view that the allegations are true.

The longest case of online harassment in the UK since the invention of the internet

An injunction for breach of privacy of a transgender sex worker

A successful case of ICO right to be forgotten appeal

Defamation by investor case where a shareholder was held liable for defaming a company

Online harassment by employee

The case of removal of search results from Google worldwide 

Defamation against a company and defamation against directors

How to stop a UK harasser from harassing someone in another country

How to remove fake reviews from TrustPilot

How to remove a publication of professional disciplinary hearing from Google

How to remove a cloned official Facebook account

How to remove a defamatory fake reviews from TripAdvisor

How dental clinics can effectively deal with fake and defamatory online reviews

The first defamation injunction case in the UK against Google search results and blogs

What options are available if you need to remove a criminal record from Google

What to do if your criminal case appears in the Google searches when you were not guilty

What to do if someone is slandering your business on the internet

If you have recently suffered defamation by competitors or if someone is slandering your business, you might be able to do something about it but you will need to act fast.