by David Phelan June-21-2016 in Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Media Law, Commercial & Business
David Phelan discusses the media law context around a recent Monaghan Circuit Court award of €75,000 in damages against a man who posted a defamatory comment on Facebook. The law does not distinguish between online and print when it comes to defamation, and the notion that people can comment online with impunity is wrong. More and more cases are being pursued, and the Irish courts are taking them seriously. See David's article in The Irish Times here.
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David Phelan
David is Head of the Commercial & Business team at Hayes solicitors and advises a number of the firm’s major corporate clients. He advises on a wide range of corporate and commercial law issues. He has expertise in advising on general corporate and commercial matters, particularly in the manufacturing, retail, aviation, sports and motor sectors, and also frequently advises clients who operate in regulated areas.