Defamation and media law

Services > Defamation and Media law

 

Rostron Carlyle’s Defamation and Media Law Practice advises clients on all aspects of defamation and media law across all sectors including print, radio, television and the internet.

 

We provide the following services to our clients:

	Pre-publication advice and advertising clearances
	Contempt of court issues
	Defamation (libel and slander)
	Dispute resolution & litigation
	Freedom of Information (FOI) applications
	Intellectual Property & Confidential Information
	Obscenity laws
	Invasion of Privacy
	Resisting suppression orders

 

The firm's Defamation and Media Law Practice is headed by Mark Jones who has over 20 years experience in Defamation and Media Law. Read more about Mark.

 

Recent defamation and media law articles

 

	Self publishers beware
	12 tips to avoid the potential of being sued for defamation
	Protecting Journalists confidential sources (Shield Laws)
	AON Risk Services v Australian National University 2009 HCA 27 new requirements for amending pleadings
	Employer liability for employee defamation

 

 

Expertise

 

We are experienced in major media litigation and where appropriate in resolving claims through mediation, conciliation and negotiation. With our experience in the provision of pre-publication advice we are able to either reduce the incidence of claims or strengthen the position of clients when claims do arise.

 

We ensure that our clients receive the best possible advice by at all times ensuring that our Media team are kept up to date with all the most recent decisions as well as all technological and regulatory developments.