Law Practice
Jul. 31, 2020
A remote perspective on Johnny Depp’s libel action
For three weeks in July, the main conference room at the Beverly Hills Bar Association functioned as an extension of England’s High Court of Justice where Johnny Depp’s libel case against The Sun was being tried. In a room that normally hosts MCLE events and section meetings, around 20 witnesses testified live via video conference directly into the London court room.
Alexander Rufus-Isaacs
Partner
Rufus-Isaacs, Acland & Grantham LLP
232 N Canon Drive
Beverly Hills , CA 90210
Phone: (310) 770-1307
Email: aisaacs@rufuslaw.com
Alexander has a master's degree in modern history from Oxford University, and was called to the bar of England and Wales in 1982. He practiced as a barrister in London until 1987, when he moved to California. He is President-Elect of the Beverly Hills Bar Association ("BHBA") and President of the British American Bar Association of Southern California ("BABA"). He can be contacted at aisaacs@rufuslaw.com and is especially keen to hear from any lawyers with British connections who might like to join BABA.
For three weeks in July, the main conference room at the Beverly Hills Bar Association functioned as an extension of England's High Court of Justice where Johnny Depp's libel case against The Sun was being tried. In a room that normally hosts MCLE events and section meetings, around 20 witnesses testified live via video conference directly into the London court room.
The case itself attracted widespread attention. In brief, Depp sued...
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