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  • When does crisis management cross the legal line?

    When does crisis management cross the legal line?

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    A recent legal complaint filed by actress Blake Lively sheds light on the indirect and underhanded tactics that Hollywood stars…

  • Fictionalising true stories: the legal risks

    Fictionalising true stories: the legal risks

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    An increasing number of televised and cinematic biopics are taking their inspiration from living people. Here, we examine the l…

  • Too soon to say? Reflections on the Defamation Act (NI) 2022 Review

    Too soon to say? Reflections on the Defamation Act (NI) 2022 Review

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    Here, we discuss some of the key insights of the Review of the Defamation Act (NI) 2022 which identifies current issues in defa…

  • Reputation management for retailers: Key considerations for 2024 and beyond

    Reputation management for retailers: Key considerations for 2024 and beyond

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    From rising costs to disrupted supply chains, the current economic climate is a challenging and volatile one for retailers of a…

  • Proving reputational harm in Northern Ireland

    Proving reputational harm in Northern Ireland

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    When it comes to defamation proceedings, Northern Ireland offers an attractive alternative to English courts for potential plai…

  • A war of words and whiskey: Lobov v McGregor’s lessons for business on injunctions and social media

    A war of words and whiskey: Lobov v McGregor’s lessons for business on injunctions and social media

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    A recent dispute between two former MMA champions provides a useful lesson on the limitations of seeking injunctions during a w…

  • More than a SLAPP on the wrist: are the days of using legal teams to silence critics numbered?

    More than a SLAPP on the wrist: are the days of using legal teams to silence critics numbered?

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    What effect might public awareness and criticism of strategic lawsuits have on businesses? We explore what a SLAPP is, and why …

  • How start-ups can build brand reputation

    How start-ups can build brand reputation

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    The profitability of a company can hinge on its reputation. We explore what steps start-ups can take to build theirs, without p…

  • The Defamation Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 – a halfway house?

    The Defamation Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 – a halfway house?

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    Following frequent speculation over the past number of years, defamation law in Northern Ireland has been recently amended with…

  • Secrets, lies and the complex world of defamation claims

    Secrets, lies and the complex world of defamation claims

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    Claims of defamation can, and should, be the last line of defence against reputationally-damaging comments, but are they always…

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