@dkrolph

Musings on law, media, books, politics, culture, high and low.

 Sydney, Australia
sydney.edu.au/law/about/people/profiles/david.rolph.php
Joined January 2012
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A covert tape, political feuds and toxic soil: Eight-year defamation battle reaches end #auslaw #defamation smh.com.au/national/western-…

A covert tape, political feuds and toxic soil: Eight-year defamation battle reaches end

Perth property developer Greg Poland claimed he was defamed following the publication of two stories, based on a covert recording sent to journalists by federal Liberal MP Andrew Hastie. 

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Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial postponed to allow time to find barrister to represent him #auslaw abc.net.au/news/2026-10-23/b… via @ABCaustralia

Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial postponed to allow time to find barrister

The looming rape trial of former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been postponed amid a bitter courtroom clash between lawyers.

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Rebel Wilson secures another Australian court win as co-producers of The Deb awarded just $10 #auslaw theguardian.com/film/2026/oc…

Rebel Wilson secures another Australian court win as co-producers of The Deb awarded just $10

NSW supreme court judge otherwise dismisses case brought by film’s co-producers and awards Wilson almost $400,000 after star countersued

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US President Donald Trump ordered by judge to sit for deposition in defamation case against BBC by December 11 #defamation smh.com.au/world/north-ameri…

Trump ordered to sit for deposition in defamation case against BBC

The judge said Trump must sit for a deposition by December 11 or face sanctions including the possible dismissal of his $14.2 billion lawsuit against the British broadcaster.

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Secret tape embroiling WA politicians, businessmen, in defamation trial publicly released #auslaw #defamation smh.com.au/national/western-…

Secret tape embroiling WA politicians, businessmen, in defamation trial publicly released

Perth property developer Greg Poland has taken former journalists from this masthead to court over the publication of two stories based on a covert recording of a meeting held at the Subiaco Hotel...

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Mariah Carey wins dismissal of brother’s defamation lawsuit over her memoir #defamation theguardian.com/music/2026/o…

Mariah Carey wins dismissal of brother’s defamation lawsuit over her memoir

Morgan Carey sued his sister over claims in her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, which he said falsely portrayed him as a violent drug dealer

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Barrister guilty of contempt after dodging ATO since 2016 #auslaw #contempt afr.com/companies/profession…

High Court barrister guilty of contempt after dodging ATO since 2016

Philip Bates said he ignored an order to hand over his documents because he hadn’t lodged a tax return for nearly a decade.

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Prince Harry defamation claim paused amid Sentebale financial struggles #defamation telegraph.co.uk/royal-family…

Sentebale pauses Prince Harry defamation claim

Charity fears legal costs could prove ruinous if case proceeds

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‘Well-known individual’ tries to secure permanent injunction against Guardian and ITN theguardian.com/media/2026/o…

‘Well-known individual’ tries to secure permanent injunction against Guardian and ITN

Lawyers tell high court that client could harm himself if serious allegations against him are made public

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Norwegian princess Märtha Louise and husband sue ex-friends for ‘betrayal of trust’ #defamation theguardian.com/us-news/2026…

Norwegian princess Märtha Louise and husband sue ex-friends for ‘betrayal of trust’

Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett launch defamation lawsuit in Los Angeles, claiming ‘coordinated series of devastating public attacks’

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Ex-Shin Bet chief files defamation suit against Netanyahu, details warnings months before Oct. 7 #defamation timesofisrael.com/ex-shin-be… via @timesofisrael

Ex-Shin Bet chief files defamation suit against Netanyahu, details warnings months before Oct. 7

Ronen Bar says Netanyahu disregarded an 'extraordinary series of warnings of impending disaster'; lawsuit comes in response to PM's claim of 'criminal' acts by Bar for failing to wake him before...

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City of Melville councillor caught up in defamation claim now pushing for changes to law #auslaw #defamation perthnow.com.au/news/city-of…

Councillor sued for defamation demands law change

A City of Melville councillor who was the subject of a defamation claim from a fellow councillor is now pushing for changes to WA’s defamation laws.

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Virginia Giuffre’s ex-husband sues Nine Network, Perth lawyer Karrie Louden over 60 Minutes episode #auslaw #defamation news.com.au/national/western…
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High Court baulks at ex-Labor chief's defamation appeal #auslaw #defamation canberratimes.com.au/story/9…

High Court baulks at ex-Labor chief's defamation appeal

The High Court has thrown out a defamation appeal bid by controversial MP Mark Latham against fellow lawmaker...

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I am delighted to be working with the wonderful Amy Gajda and the incomparable Paul Wragg on this exciting new series for the excellent Hart Publishing. If you have any ideas for monographs or edited collections on media law, please get in touch. We would love to hear from you.
Hart Publishing@hartpublishingSep 23
We're delighted to announce Hart Studies in Media Law, a new series edited by Professors Amy Gajda, @dkrolph and Paul Wragg. We welcome innovative scholarship on the legal issues shaping media, communication, public discourse and emerging technologies. #MediaLaw
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Piers Morgan taking legal action against Princess Diana's brother as he slams 'lies' #defamation dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-…

Piers Morgan taking legal action against Princess Diana's brother after 'lies'

Broadcaster and former Daily Mirror editor Piers Morgan has said he will be taking legal action against the late Princess Diana's brother Earl Spencer following claims made in his bombshell memoir

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‘Just a joke’: Socceroos star wins defamation payout #auslaw #defamation adelaidenow.com.au/business/… via @thetiser
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Jodie Whittaker to star as hotshot media lawyer In ITV drama ‘In Contempt’ deadline.com/2026/09/jodie-w… via @Deadline

Jodie Whittaker To Star In ITV Drama 'In Contempt'

Jodie Whittaker's next starring role will be a hotshot media lawyer in ITV drama 'In Contempt.'

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Luke Sayers apologises as lewd photo defamation case brought by ex-wife Cate Sayers settles #auslaw #defamation #privacy abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/l… via @ABCaustralia

Luke Sayers apologises as ex-wife's lewd photo defamation case settles

The former Carlton president apologised unreservedly to his former wife, Cate, after the high-profile case reached settlement on Friday.

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Adrian Portelli wins first legal step in defamation case against Andrea Michaels and South Australian government #auslaw #defamation news.com.au/national/victori… via @@newscomauHQ
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