@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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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…

WA an ‘outlier’ in defamation laws

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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Luke Sayers fails to settle defamation stoush over explicit picture scandal as court battle with ex-wife Cate looms #auslaw #defamation theage.com.au/national/victo…

Sayers’ defamation battle with ex-wife set for court

Luke Sayers’ efforts to resolve the defamation fight over his handling of an explicit photograph scandal have been rejected.

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Mining boss’s defamation fight against yacht club runs aground in court #auslaw #defamation theaustralian.com.au/nation/… via @australian
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Identity of high-profile Queensland man drawn into extortion case to remain secret after court ruling #auslaw #openjustice theguardian.com/australia-ne…

Identity of high-profile Queensland man drawn into extortion case to remain secret after court...

Man – referred to as MM by court – will keep his identity hidden after legal challenge against suppression dismissed

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Here is the link to the judgment: archive.sclqld.org.au/qjudgm…
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Last night's viewing: '9 to 5'. This evening's viewing: 'Clue'.
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Greens MP Sophie McNeill threatens to sue Nationals MP Lachlan Hunter over antisemitism claims #auslaw #defamation abc.net.au/news/2026-08-27/w… via @ABCaustralia

'Horrific slur': Greens MP threatens to sue Nationals rival in antisemitism row

Two of WA parliament's biggest personalities are staring down the barrel of a legal fight, with Greens politician Sophie McNeill taking the first step towards suing Nationals counterpart Lachlan...

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