Australia's top court rules Google isn't a publisherThe company could have been held liable for linking to defamatory websites.By J. Fingas, 08.17.2022
Elon Musk wins defamation trial over ‘pedo’ remarksThe Tesla and SpaceX CEO called Vernon Unsworth a 'pedo guy' in 2018.By R. Lawler, 12.06.2019
Huawei is suing French critics who say it's tied to the Chinese stateIt could be testing a more aggressive stance against detractors. By S. Dent, 11.25.2019
Judge refuses to block the release of ‘The Laundromat’ on NetflixThe case will now move to California.By C. Fisher, 10.18.2019
The Panama Papers lawyers want to stop Netflix’s ‘The Laundromat’They claim it wrongfully portrays them as ruthless criminals.By C. Fisher, 10.16.2019
Elon Musk painted as 'thin-skinned billionaire' in court documentsMusk called himself a 'fucking idiot' for his handling of the cave rescuer case.By R. England, 10.08.2019
Elon Musk will go to court over 'pedo guy' commentsA judge rejected claims that it wasn't a serious remark.By J. Fingas, 05.10.2019
Facebook will do more to tackle scam ads following defamation lawsuitIt will roll out a scam ads reporting button as part of its settlement with UK celeb Martin Lewis.By S. Shah, 01.23.2019
Elon Musk asks judge to toss 'pedo guy' defamation lawsuitThe Tesla executive says it was just a 'schoolyard spat.'By J. Fingas, 12.27.2018
Detective sues Netflix for defamation over 'Making a Murderer'Andrew Colborn blames the documentary for suggesting he planted evidence.By R. Lawler, 12.18.2018
British cave diver sues Elon Musk over 'pedo guy' commentsMusk called Vernon Unsworth a 'child rapist' last month.By M. Locklear, 09.17.2018
Stitcher removes Alex Jones’ podcast from its platformIt said he ‘harassed or allowed harassment’ of others on his program.By M. Locklear, 08.03.2018
Why is a celebrity personal-finance guru suing Facebook?Because he's tired of being the face of crypto scams.By D. Cooper, 04.23.2018
Germany can fine Facebook up to $57 million over hate speechDigital rights activists worry that the new law will curb free speech. By S. Dent, 06.30.2017
James Woods is involved in another Twitter lawsuitOnly this time, the famously-litigious actor is on the receiving end.By D. Cooper, 03.16.2017
James Woods gets permission to sue his Twitter abuserActor wins a hearing to learn the identity of an anonymous user and sue them for $10 million. By D. Cooper, 02.11.2016