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Category: Private International Law
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Eady J on internet defamation: time for international consensus
In a speech delivered at the Centre for Law, Justice and Journalism in London last week, Sir David Eady called for an end to nationalised approaches to litigation arising from internet communications: What is plainly required is an international agreement to govern communications on the web and, in particular, to determine whether they are to… Read more →
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Australian travel agent sues Irish web developer for breach of contract
Australian travel franchise Flight Centre has commenced proceedings against Datalex, an Irish web developer, alleging breach of contract and misleading or deceptive conduct. It’s a pretty standard commercial dispute, with a slight twist. The alleged facts run something like this: developer promises to deliver customised Fancy New Booking System by a certain date, said system… Read more →
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Internet Defamation Trial Date Set
In what promises to be a landmark case for internet publishers, Gutnick v Dow Jones will be heard in Melbourne on 3 October, 2003. This case concerns the appeal of one Joe Gutnick, a miner who claims he was defamed by the Wall Street Journal in an article published in Barron’s Online. This follows a… Read more →