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Richard Keegan
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As a litigator in the media and intellectual property practice, I advise clients on all issues relating to publication of content from pre-publication clearances covering defamation, contempt, copyright, privacy and reporting restrictions across all media platforms including press, television, radio, internet and social media. I also provide advice on the whole range of issues that arise post-publication including when disputes become litigious.

 

I act for both large media companies as well as individuals and organisations that find themselves subject to media attention and publicity. I have a particular depth of knowledge of the media industry and have acted in proceedings in courts throughout Australia (both civil and criminal jurisdictions) as well as proceedings conducted by regulatory and investigative bodies such as the ACMA and ICAC and various criminal and coronial investigations.

 

I joined Addisons in 2011 after previously working in the media and intellectual property dispute resolution teams at Mallesons Stephen Jaques.

  

Qualificitions

BA LLB - University of Sydney

 

Member, Communications and Media Law Association (CAMLA)

 

Latest News
The Coca-Cola Co snaps up Australia's MOJO Kombucha
02 November 2018
The Coca-Cola Co snaps up Australia's MOJO Kombucha
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Latest Knowledge
Directors’ Duties - "Should we?" - the High Court says "NO" in ASIC v Lewski
06 February 2019
APRA’s 2018 review into CBA’s corporate governance practices recommended injecting into CBA’s DNA a “should we?” question in relation to all dealings with and decisions on customers. The High Court expressed a similar sentiment in its recent decision in ASIC v Lewski, reminding company boards of the high standard expected of directors in making decisions when the stakes are high, the amounts involved are significant and there are potential conflicts of interest involved. The court at first instance also made some helpful observations in relation to when a director can or should rely on professional advice in making a determination, which is summarised in the article.
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Gambling Law & Regulation Newsletter - December 2018
21 December 2018
Welcome to the December 2018 edition of the Addisons Gambling Law & Regulation Newsletter. This newsletter contains Focus Papers published recently by Addisons concerning various issues relating to gambling regulation in Australia and recent developments that are likely to have an impact on the gambling sector during 2019.
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Commercialisation of Intellectual Property
14 November 2018
In this edition of BenchTV, Partner, Donna Short and Special Counsel, Hazel McDwyer discuss the phases of a commercialisation project, the types of intellectual property in commercialisation agreements, and the need for the protection of intellectual property both on a domestic and global scale.
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My work involves:

 

  • Defamation and contempt – legal clearances and disputes
  • Reputation/brand management – advising individuals and organisations on protecting their reputation and brand from negative publicity and social media campaigns.
  • Intellectual Property disputes – trade marks, copyright, passing off and confidential information
  • Contractual disputes
  • Media
     
  

Qualificitions

BA LLB - University of Sydney

 

Member, Communications and Media Law Association (CAMLA)

 

Latest News
The Coca-Cola Co snaps up Australia's MOJO Kombucha
02 November 2018
The Coca-Cola Co snaps up Australia's MOJO Kombucha
MORE INFORMATION
See More
Latest Knowledge
Directors’ Duties - "Should we?" - the High Court says "NO" in ASIC v Lewski
06 February 2019
APRA’s 2018 review into CBA’s corporate governance practices recommended injecting into CBA’s DNA a “should we?” question in relation to all dealings with and decisions on customers. The High Court expressed a similar sentiment in its recent decision in ASIC v Lewski, reminding company boards of the high standard expected of directors in making decisions when the stakes are high, the amounts involved are significant and there are potential conflicts of interest involved. The court at first instance also made some helpful observations in relation to when a director can or should rely on professional advice in making a determination, which is summarised in the article.
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Gambling Law & Regulation Newsletter - December 2018
21 December 2018
Welcome to the December 2018 edition of the Addisons Gambling Law & Regulation Newsletter. This newsletter contains Focus Papers published recently by Addisons concerning various issues relating to gambling regulation in Australia and recent developments that are likely to have an impact on the gambling sector during 2019.
MORE INFORMATION
Commercialisation of Intellectual Property
14 November 2018
In this edition of BenchTV, Partner, Donna Short and Special Counsel, Hazel McDwyer discuss the phases of a commercialisation project, the types of intellectual property in commercialisation agreements, and the need for the protection of intellectual property both on a domestic and global scale.
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Joint Media Interests
We are currently acting for media interests seeking to intervene in proceedings brought by the children of Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, against their mother in relation to a family trust.
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Various high profile individuals/key brands
We have acted on behalf of several high profile media personalities and businesses in response to fake Facebook and Twitter accounts. We have been successful in responding quickly to the existence of such accounts and using a combination of legal and commercial bases to secure the removal of such sites.
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Seven West Media; Australia Associated Press
We advise Seven, AAP and other publishers on a daily basis on their news and current affairs reports. Our advice covers defamation, contempt, intellectual property and a range of statutory reporting restrictions.
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Qualificitions

BA LLB - University of Sydney

 

Member, Communications and Media Law Association (CAMLA)

 

Latest News
The Coca-Cola Co snaps up Australia's MOJO Kombucha
02 November 2018
The Coca-Cola Co snaps up Australia's MOJO Kombucha
MORE INFORMATION
See More
Latest Knowledge
Directors’ Duties - "Should we?" - the High Court says "NO" in ASIC v Lewski
06 February 2019
APRA’s 2018 review into CBA’s corporate governance practices recommended injecting into CBA’s DNA a “should we?” question in relation to all dealings with and decisions on customers. The High Court expressed a similar sentiment in its recent decision in ASIC v Lewski, reminding company boards of the high standard expected of directors in making decisions when the stakes are high, the amounts involved are significant and there are potential conflicts of interest involved. The court at first instance also made some helpful observations in relation to when a director can or should rely on professional advice in making a determination, which is summarised in the article.
MORE INFORMATION
Gambling Law & Regulation Newsletter - December 2018
21 December 2018
Welcome to the December 2018 edition of the Addisons Gambling Law & Regulation Newsletter. This newsletter contains Focus Papers published recently by Addisons concerning various issues relating to gambling regulation in Australia and recent developments that are likely to have an impact on the gambling sector during 2019.
MORE INFORMATION
Commercialisation of Intellectual Property
14 November 2018
In this edition of BenchTV, Partner, Donna Short and Special Counsel, Hazel McDwyer discuss the phases of a commercialisation project, the types of intellectual property in commercialisation agreements, and the need for the protection of intellectual property both on a domestic and global scale.
MORE INFORMATION
Gambling Law & Regulation Newsletter - December 2018
21/12/2018
Welcome to the December 2018 edition of the Addisons Gambling Law & Regulation Newsletter. This newsletter contains Focus Papers published recently by Addisons concerning various issues relating to gambling regulation in Australia and recent developments that are likely to have an impact on the gambling sector during 2019.
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Gambling Law & Regulation Newsletter December 2017
22/12/2017
Welcome to the December 2017 edition of Addisons Gambling Law & Regulation Newsletter.
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Gambling Law & Regulation Newsletter August 2017
9/8/2017
Welcome to the August 2017 edition of Addisons Gambling Law & Regulation Newsletter. This Newsletter is produced in advance of the 2017 Australasian Gaming Expo and the further consideration by the Australian Senate of the Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill which, if passed, will represent the most significant change to Australia’s regulatory regime related to online gambling since the law came into force in 2001.
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Gambling Law & Regulation - September 2016
31/8/2016
Welcome to a bumper issue of Addisons’ latest Gambling Law & Regulation Newsletter.
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Federal Court smiles at Telstra’s “I Go to Rio” advertising campaign
3/8/2016
The Federal Court of Australia has dismissed an application brought by the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) who claimed that a series of Telstra advertisements falsely or misleadingly suggested that Telstra was a provider of sponsorship or sponsorship-like support for the upcoming Rio Olympic Games.
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The Good, the Bad and the Libellous – An overview of legal issues concerning online product and service reviews
27/3/2015
Online review platforms – websites that provide information about products, services and businesses based on consumer-experiences – are on the rise. So too is the reputational risk which may result from the publication of negative reviews.
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Pranked! High Court hangs up on 2Day FM: ACMA can determine whether broadcasters engage in criminal conduct
4/3/2015
Today’s unanimous High Court of Australia decision (a joint judgment of French CJ with Hayne, Kiefel, Bell and Keane JJ; and a separate judgment by Gageler J) allows the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), a non-judicial body, to impose enforcement action, including penalties, on broadcasters for committing a criminal offence.
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Attack of the Drones: trespass, safety and privacy risks involved in the newest form of flight
5/12/2014
In Australia as well as overseas, the popularity of small, unmanned, remotely piloted aircraft (often quad-copters or similar) with capabilities including carrying cameras – ‘drones’ – is booming. Drones are available at various prices, with greater or fewer technical capabilities accordingly.
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Freedom of search results: Google and others not liable for defamatory search results, at least until they are put on notice
20/8/2014
The Supreme Court of New South Wales has significantly limited the liability of search engines, such as Google, for any defamatory ‘publication’ which arises from an automatically generated search result on the site. In doing so, the Court has declined to follow an earlier Victorian decision and instead favoured a series of English cases concerning defamatory search results.
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Seven News successfully appeals ACMA decision. Confirms that commercial broadcasters are free to report on tobacco related issues provided they do not intend to publicise or promote smoking or tobacco products
21/3/2014
The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia today has reversed an earlier judgment in support of the Australian Communications and Media Authority’s (ACMA’s) decision that Seven News had broadcast a report in contravention of the Tobacco Advertising Prohibition Act 1992 (Cth) (TAPA) and therefore breached the terms of its licence granted under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 (Cth) (BSA).
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The ACMA loses its battle over 2DayFM’s prank call: The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia holds that the ACMA has no power to decide whether or not a broadcaster has committed a criminal offence
14/3/2014
The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia today has reversed an earlier ruling which had empowered the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to investigate and decide whether a broadcast licensee has committed a criminal offence and therefore breached a licensing condition under the Broadcasting Services Act (Cth) (BSA).
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Gambling Law & Regulation - December 2013
24/12/2013
Welcome to our December 2013 Gambling Law and Regulation Newsletter. In this Newsletter, we cover some of the developments that have taken place throughout the last few months of 2013.
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Gambling Law & Regulation - August 2013
11/8/2013
Welcome to the latest issue of Addisons’ Gambling Law & Regulation. This Newsletter is timed to coincide with the Australasian Gaming Expo and Gaming, Racing and Wagering Australia 2013.
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Gambling Law & Regulation - August 2012
17/8/2012
This issue of Addisons’ Gambling Law & Regulation newsletter is issued in connection with the Australasian Gaming Expo and Gaming, Racing and Wagering Australia 2012 Conference.
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Gambling Law & Regulation - April 2012
5/4/2012
This is an expanded edition of Addisons’ Gambling Law & Regulation Newsletter. It contains articles on current gambling issues, ranging from summaries of the current position relating to the regulation in Australia of pre-commitment in connection with gaming machines to the aftermath of last week’s High Court decisions relating to the constitutional validity of the race fields regime.
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Gambling Law and Regulation - September 2011
30/9/2011
In this edition: * High Court Appeals in Sportsbet and Betfair * Taxation Commissioner Ordered to Pay Multimillion Dollar Refunds to Australian Wagering Operator: Could You Benefit from the Federal Court Ruling Too? * Federal Court Rules in Favour of Betbox: The End of Retail Exclusivity? * DBCDE Reviews the IGA: Will the Federal Government Change the Law on Online Gaming? * NSW Law Reform Commission Proposes New Laws on Cheating in Sport * Copyright in Databases: Australia's High Court Refuses to Grant Telstra Special Leave. What does this Mean for Wagering Operators?
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Qualificitions

BA LLB - University of Sydney

 

Member, Communications and Media Law Association (CAMLA)

 

Latest News
The Coca-Cola Co snaps up Australia's MOJO Kombucha
02 November 2018
The Coca-Cola Co snaps up Australia's MOJO Kombucha
MORE INFORMATION
See More
Latest Knowledge
Directors’ Duties - "Should we?" - the High Court says "NO" in ASIC v Lewski
06 February 2019
APRA’s 2018 review into CBA’s corporate governance practices recommended injecting into CBA’s DNA a “should we?” question in relation to all dealings with and decisions on customers. The High Court expressed a similar sentiment in its recent decision in ASIC v Lewski, reminding company boards of the high standard expected of directors in making decisions when the stakes are high, the amounts involved are significant and there are potential conflicts of interest involved. The court at first instance also made some helpful observations in relation to when a director can or should rely on professional advice in making a determination, which is summarised in the article.
MORE INFORMATION
Gambling Law & Regulation Newsletter - December 2018
21 December 2018
Welcome to the December 2018 edition of the Addisons Gambling Law & Regulation Newsletter. This newsletter contains Focus Papers published recently by Addisons concerning various issues relating to gambling regulation in Australia and recent developments that are likely to have an impact on the gambling sector during 2019.
MORE INFORMATION
Commercialisation of Intellectual Property
14 November 2018
In this edition of BenchTV, Partner, Donna Short and Special Counsel, Hazel McDwyer discuss the phases of a commercialisation project, the types of intellectual property in commercialisation agreements, and the need for the protection of intellectual property both on a domestic and global scale.
MORE INFORMATION
 
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