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Inforrm's Blog
News: SDT dismisses entirety of “SLAPP” allegations against Hamlins LLP partner
By INFORRM
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (“SDT”) has today dismissed all allegations made by the SRA against Christopher Hutchings, a partner at Hamlins LLP, following a “SLAPP” complaint. This case was a…
Commercial Case Notes
Defamation Claim Can Arise From False Implication Based on True Facts
By John Lundin
On November 21, 2025, the Fourth Department issued a decision in Armbruster Capital Mgt., Inc. v. Barrett, 2025 NY Slip Op. 06493, holding that a defamation claim can arise from…
Inforrm's Blog
Psychotherapist fails to persuade insolvency court to “look behind” defamation judgment – Max Campbell and Rebecca Ritchie
By INFORRM
On 22 October 2025, ICC Judge Burton handed down judgment In the matter of Siobhain Crosbie [2025] EWHC 2917 (Ch). The Petitioning Creditor, Caroline Ley, had presented a bankruptcy petition against Ms…
California Employment Law Update
“John Doe’s” Days May Be Numbered in California Lawsuits
By Tony Oncidi, Cooper Halpern
In recent years, it has become increasingly common for plaintiffs to sue anonymously—while at the same time identifying the defendant(s) by name as well as their alleged acts often in…
The Southern District of Florida Blog
Who do you think won the Megan Thee Stallion trial?
By davidoscarmarkussdfla-blogspot-com
The jury found for Megan but only awarded her $75,000. Meghann Cuniff, who has covered the whole trial, has the scoop here:A jury in Miami, Florida, on Monday found an…
Simple Justice
Tuesday Talk*: Is Trump Entitled To His “Team” No Matter What?
Alina Habba has had a really bad week. First, the Eleventh Circuit, by Judge William Pryor of all people, affirmed a $1 million sanction against her and Trump for a…
Inforrm's Blog
Law and Media Round Up – 1 December 2025
By INFORRM
On Tuesday, 25 November 2025, the Home Secretary and Home Office issued a full apology to Muslim community leader Chowdhury Mueen-Uddin before Hill J in the High Court and paid…
Posh Expert Solutions Blog
Is Disclosing POSH Inquiries in Background Verification Legal? A Guide for HR and Managers
Many companies unwittingly expose themselves to defamation suits by reporting a former employee as "guilty" of sexual harassment in a Background Verification (BGV) check when the inquiry is either pending,…
Florida Business Litigation Lawyer Blog
FORT LAUDERDALE BUSINESS LITIGATION: DEFAMATION BY IMPLICATION
Normally, a defamation claim must be based on one or more false statements. Internet Sols. Corp. v. Marshall, 39 So. 3d 1201 (Fla. 2010) (“The elements of a claim for…
The Law and Policy Blog
Trump v the BBC cont’d: an odd and desperate letter from the US media regulator
22nd November 2025 * Or: why you should have your evidence in place before you threaten a law suit * Last week President Trump said: “We’ll sue [the British Broadcasting…