Australia not ready for Criminal Case Review Commission, innocence group says
Inspired by Kathleen Folbigg’s tragic case, legal practitioners and experts have called for a Criminal Case Review Commission – but one group believes this may be too ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Sep 2023
Barristers clash over ‘presumption of innocence’ in Ben Roberts-Smith costs dispute
The presumption of innocence has been called into question during a hearing to determine whether Ben Roberts-Smith should have to pay the media’s costs in his failed ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 04 Sep 2023
Boutique firm forced to fight baseless claims
A partner and founder of a boutique law firm has defended himself against a former client’s claims his services were insufficient.
SME LAW • Sun, 03 Sep 2023
‘Profound implications’ following judge’s $300m penalty for false imprisonment
Major legal organisations have recently commented on a Federal Court decision to penalise a judge, the state of Queensland, and the Commonwealth for falsely imprisoning a ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 03 Sep 2023
Qld lawyer wins fight against claims he ‘phoenixed’ his firm
A Queensland lawyer has overturned the Law Society’s decision not to grant him a practising certificate over an alleged incident with an arrow and unfounded claims he ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 31 Aug 2023
Slaters investigating home insurance for class action
Insurance Australia and Insurance Manufacturers of Australia are being investigated by a leading class action firm for allegedly misleading policyholders about prices.
BIG LAW • Thu, 31 Aug 2023
ACCC sues Qantas for selling tickets to cancelled flights
Qantas will face court on accusations that for 70 per cent of its cancelled flights, it either continued to sell tickets or failed to inform existing ticketholders the ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 31 Aug 2023
Medibank dragging feet on documents relating to data hack
A Federal Court judge questioned why it has taken Medibank so long to disclose documents to applicants who alleged the insurance giant failed to take proper precautions ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 31 Aug 2023
‘Real evidence’ of public interest in war crimes article, ABC says
ABC’s barrister insisted there was “real evidence” of public interest behind the publication of articles that alleged a former special forces commander was involved in ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 30 Aug 2023
