Associate Emma Linch’s article, ‘Defamation Update: Serious Harm, Lachaux and Beyond’, has been published on the International Forum for Responsible Media blog (Inforrm). Providing a clear overview of the serious harm test in libel claims, Emma discusses recent cases where claimants have succeeded or failed to satisfy the test, and what this means for future defamation actions. To read further on her assessment, you can click here.

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