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Statement in open court in Hague v TML

The Times has settled a libel action brought by Jerry Hague, agreeing to a joint statement in open court which was read today before Mr Justice Johnson. Mr Hague is a solicitor and was previously… Read More »

Dyson v MGN: Libel trial begins

A 4-day hearing begins today in the High Court. The trial of Sir James Dyson’s libel claim against Mirror Group Newspapers will be heard by Mr Justice Jay this week. In July 2022, Nicklin J… Read More »

Daedone & Ors v BBC

A one day case management hearing will take place before Nicklin J today in Daedone & Ors v BBC. The claim, in libel, data protection and misuse of private information, concerns an 11 part podcast… Read More »

Heather Rogers KC

Words cannot adequately express our heartfelt loss at hearing the devastating news of the sudden death of Heather Rogers KC, our valued colleague, friend, and former member of chambers at both 5RB and 1 Brick Court…. Read More »

George v Cannell in the Supreme Court

On 17 October 2023, a two-day hearing starts before the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom (Lord Hodge, Lord Hamblen, Lord Leggatt, Lord Burrows and Lord Richards) in the malicious falsehood case of George v… Read More »