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Rebel wins but not without some reputational scratches

Rebel Wilson emerged victorious but hardly unscathed from a fiercely fought defamation battle over Instagram posts about the star of her directorial debut.

AAP

Google and Meta could face defamation risks over AI-generated responses, Australian experts warn

Lawyer says tech platforms could be held liable for what their AI ‘spits out’, as Google Maps rolls out new features with Gemini

The Guardian - AU

Could Lehrmann face contempt of court action in the ACT? Who decides?

'Inescapable conclusion' Lehrmann gave Seven access to docs: judge.

The Canberra Times

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Making cents of Lehrmann's 'unprecedented' lawsuit

The lawsuit Bruce Lehrmann brought over a Network Ten broadcast took on a life of its own, and the only certainty is people will be tuning into the decision.

AAP

Liability, imputations and truth: what the judge will consider in his Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial verdict

Justice Michael Lee will rule, on the balance of probabilities, whether Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins. Here are the steps he must take to make that verdict

The Guardian - AU

The mouse that roared: how a little Australian website stared down Murdoch’s millions

Incensed by an opinion piece, Lachlan Murdoch came at Crikey with guns blazing. But in the end he walked away – for the second time in a week

The Guardian - AU

Lachlan Murdoch drops defamation suit against Australian outlet after Fox News’ Dominion settlement

‘Murdoch sued us, and then dropped his case. We are proud of our stand. We won’

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Hepburn mayor may sue OpenAI for defamation over false ChatGPT claims

Hepburn Shire Mayor Brian Hood may become the first Australian to sue a chatbot for lying about him, after he was incorrectly deemed a guilty party in a bribery scandal.

ABC News

Bruce Lehrmann v Lisa Wilkinson: what is the defamation case about and how might it play out?

What is Lehrmann claiming? And what arguments will broadcaster Wilkinson use to defend herself?

The Guardian - AU

Crikey examines Rupert Murdoch’s admission that Fox News hosts ‘endorsed’ US election lie

Lawyers consider implications of patriarch’s testimony as they prepare to fight defamation suit brought by Lachlan Murdoch

The Guardian - AU

Why the battle over online reputation management is ramping up

There's a hidden fight going on to change what we see when we search online. In fact, there's a whole industry that will help scrub your worst moments from the internet — for a fee.

ABC News

'Stakes high for both sides' as Ben Roberts-Smith marathon trial comes to an end

After 110 days of hearings and more than 40 witnesses, a judge has retired to consider his findings in the marathon defamation case, with high stakes for both public interest journalism and a highly decorated war veteran.

ABC News

‘Powerful’ US laws could shield Google from paying John Barilaro defamation damages, experts say

Tech giant was ordered to pay $715,000 over YouTube videos but academics say courts may struggle to enforce it

The Guardian - AU

Barilaro ruling ‘a real turning point’ in social media defamation debate

A ruling that Google must pay $715,000 to John Barilaro over a series of defamatory YouTube videos could impact how social networks operate in future.

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The Guardian - AU

Proposed anti-trolling laws could worsen online abuse, Australian law experts say

Law Council and defamation experts warn government’s bill offers little protection and could deprive victims of redress

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