In the Spotlight is a series that focuses on recent media and entertainment cases, both in New Zealand and overseas, with commentary and insights from Russell McVeagh experts.
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PublicationWagatha Christie - The Debrief
19/06/2024In the Spotlight - Part 1: This article deep dives into the UK's 'Wagatha Christie' trial, in which our very own Senior Associate Jamie Hurworth acted for Coleen Rooney and recently appeared in 'Coleen Rooney: The Real Wagatha Story', a three-part documentary series on Disney+ which has been nominated for a National Television Award.
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Protection of journalistic sources: NZ and UK
19/06/2024In the Spotlight - Part 2: In this article, we consider two cases which have considered the protection afforded to journalists and their sources.
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Preventing publication in the Supreme Court: Dew v Discovery NZ Ltd
03/07/2024In the Spotlight - Part 3: This article looks at the case of Cardinal John Dew's unsuccessful attempts to prevent Newshub's publication, accusing him of sexually abusing a child, on the grounds of defamation, privacy concerns, and fair trial rights.
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Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP): freedom of expression and reputation management
03/07/2024In the Spotlight - Part 4: In this article we consider that case in some more detail, look at legislative SLAPP proposals and regulatory involvement in the UK, and consider the potential impact on the legal landscape in New Zealand.