The libel case of Joseph v Spiller has been remarkable in a number of ways.  It arose out of a publication on the defendants’ website for 6 weeks in April and May 2007 and, again on a limited basis in 2008.  The claim was issued in May 2008 and, after a trip to the Supreme Court, was eventually tried by Mr Justice Tugendhat on 15 to 18 October 2012.  Continue reading