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Wayne Rooney libel case

 

David Moyes issued defamation proceedings against Wayne Rooney, writer Hunter Davies and the publisher HarperCollins following the publication of Rooney's autobiography in 2006.  This claim has now been settled and HarperCollins have agreed to pay Mr Moyes' legal costs and a substantial sum in damages. 

 

For further information, please contact Kate Briggs in the Publishing group on 023 8085 7067 or email kate.briggs@bllaw.co.uk

in the 13 June 2008 issue...
 

the risk of publishing online libel   

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new legislation for consumer protection

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Wayne Rooney libel case

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