Counsel hits out at Qld in heated debate over pleadings

The lawyers behind a “modern stolen generation” class action have delivered a scathing criticism of the state of Queensland’s delay and refusal to hand over key child ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 09 Feb 2025

Seven gets $200k penalty for defaming men booted from NRL match

A court has ordered Channel Seven to pay $200,000 to three young men for reports that falsely accused them of making “vile racist remarks” towards a National Rugby League ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 09 Feb 2025

High Court intervenes in costs decision for self-represented law firm

In a decision that could have wide-ranging implications for self-represented law firms, the High Court has decided whether a Sydney law firm should recover the costs for ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 06 Feb 2025

Director with millions in assets seeks pro bono help

A business owner who spent over $250,000 on his children and holiday expenses over six months asked a court for pro bono help.

BIG LAW • Thu, 06 Feb 2025

Principal lawyer reprimanded for $300k loan to client

A Sydney principal lawyer was reprimanded for loaning $300,000 to a client in an agreement that saw him pocket an additional $50,000.

BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Feb 2025

ABC distances Lattouf firing from ‘pro-Israel lobbyists’

Counsel for the ABC says that while senior management considered complaints about Antoinette Lattouf from a “pro-Israel lobbyist” group, they were not the reason for her ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 05 Feb 2025

Nine Network pays $3m to Indigenous group members for ‘distressing’ articles

Under a newly approved settlement scheme, Nine Network will pay group members of the Wotton class action $3,000,000 for articles that alleged they were “wasteful or ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 04 Feb 2025

‘I didn’t sign up to this’: Lattouf claims ABC left her reputation in tatters

During the back half of an emotional cross-examination, Antoinette Lattouf defended herself against an allegation she benefited from her publicised sacking by the ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 04 Feb 2025

Struck-off lawyer misappropriated $4m but keeps secret identity

A principal lawyer will hold onto his anonymity despite being struck off for misappropriating $4.5 million and flouting orders not to practise.

BIG LAW • Tue, 04 Feb 2025