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# Defamation

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'All hell would break loose' if I didn’t follow the rules, Johnny Depp tells UK High Court
Opinion: Ireland is in prime position to hold social networks to account - and we must
Nigerian tribal king takes High Court action against Irish-based blogger
Former TD Maria Bailey issues defamation proceedings against Irish Mirror publisher
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones ordered to pay $100k after he claimed Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax
'It should never have happened': Traveller family who were denied entry to pub awarded €33,000
British cave diver felt 'humiliated' by Elon Musk 'pedo guy' tweet
Self-help star Tony Robbins is suing Buzzfeed in the Irish High Court over a series of articles
Judge dismisses woman's €75,000 claim for damages over €1 Marks and Spencer shopping bag
James McClean awarded €71k over defamatory remark made by former UUP councillor
Gardaí called in during chaotic scenes at Four Courts as defendant claims she was assaulted
Law Reform Commission proposes extension of court privilege to bloggers and social media reporters
Father of Sandy Hook victim wins case against author who claimed the shooting never happened
Local radio station Tipp FM retracts comments made about journalist following Lowry case
Ireland can remove the chill factor from defamation laws - and protect citizens' good names
James McClean wins apology and damages after Ulster Unionist Party councillor's 'defamatory remarks'
Man who had luggage searched by Dublin Airport police after alleged theft loses €75k defamation claim
Denis O'Brien loses defamation case against Sunday Business Post
Woman who alleges being accused of stealing €1 shopping bag from Dunnes Stores settles defamation case
Court dismisses Ashley Judd's sexual harassment claim against Harvey Weinstein
Cynthia Owen of Dalkey 'House of Horrors' case suing Irish Daily Mail for defamation
Judge orders Stormy Daniels to pay Donald Trump nearly $300,000 in legal fees
Solicitor suing Amanda Brunker and Independent Newspapers for defamation
Dana secures six-figure settlement after defamatory Sunday World article
Australian senator sues colleague over comments about her sex life
Cliff Richard wins €235,000 court case against the BBC
Man who was told he 'must be a drug dealer' by Spar store director awarded €25k in damages
Facebook post led classic story of wronged ex and new girlfriend to the defamation courts
Couple awarded €20,000 after being wrongly accused of not paying for a meal at a restaurant
RTÉ journalist takes Apollo House organiser Brendan Ogle to court over Facebook post
Media firm Vice apologises for 'toxic boy's club' culture
Nadal wins damages in case against ex-French minister who claimed he hid positive drug test
Denis O'Brien's appeal over Red Flag dossier dismissed
Judge tells authors of book on Kinahan cartel to improve their defence in defamation proceeding
Actor Rebel Wilson wins Australia's largest ever defamation payout over 'completely false' articles
'Defamation it is not': Judge dismisses Sarah Palin's lawsuit against New York Times
Woman awarded €1.2m in libel damages from Independent News and Media to sue former solicitors
Paul Murphy sends letter claiming he was 'defamed' by the Taoiseach
Explainer: What is Dáil privilege and how can it be breached?
Rebel Wilson wins defamation case against 'disgraceful' Australian publisher