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OverviewAs Charles Dickens nearly said, 'The law is an asterisk' and in the light of enormously increased public interest in the laws of libel, and the confusions and dramas recently involved, David Hooper's highly readable book will inform and entertain in equal measure. Can you sue for a bad reference, a bouncing cheque or a parking ticket? Are you liable if other people repeat your libel? What do you have to prove to establish libel? The cast-list includes the allegedly boring Ken Barlow, Robert Maxwell, the cuckolded judge in the Alan Clark Diaries, Gillian Taylforth of EastEnders and James Hewitt. There is libel in respect of a Christmas card, the corporation of McDonalds, the House of Nomura, Richard Branson and Jeffrey Archer. In this book, even HELLO magazine gets sued for libel - allegedly. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David HooperPublisher: Little, Brown Book Group Imprint: Sphere Dimensions: Width: 12.80cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 21.20cm Weight: 0.053kg ISBN: 9780751542172ISBN 10: 0751542172 Pages: 592 Publication Date: 21 August 2008 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviews'This book is a delight' - New Law Journal 'A rollickingly enjoyable account' - Independent 'Full of splendid behind-the-scenes anecdotes' Guardian Author InformationDavid Hooper is a senior partner of Biddle & Co, a prominent London firm of solicitors involved in many of the actions described in this book. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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