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‘Incomplete fact-finding’ in Roberts-Smith trial, counsel claims
The Federal Court was told it was unlikely Ben Roberts-Smith carried out the killings without more witnesses as the former soldier continues to appeal his failed, ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 06 Feb 2024
Roberts-Smith counsel accuses trial judge of ‘pure speculation’
Counsel for Ben Roberts-Smith said it was wrong for the Federal Court to find he murdered Afghanistan citizens because the trial judge relied on “speculation” that was ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Feb 2024
ASIC to challenge Aboriginality of funeral group’s owners
ASIC challenged an Aboriginal funeral group over an alleged misrepresentation that its owners were Indigenous.
BIG LAW • Mon, 05 Feb 2024
Maurice Blackburn secures ‘troubling’ $15m administrator bill
Following seven years of “considerable” work to distribute a $250 million settlement, Maurice Blackburn has convinced a court to grant it an additional $10 million over ...
BIG LAW • Sun, 04 Feb 2024
Deepfakes, sexbots cannot be ignored by AI laws, expert says
With deepfake pornography and sex robots on the rise, a legal expert said the sex and intimacy industry should be part of the discussion around legislating artificial ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 01 Feb 2024
Judges, magistrates need more support to avoid judicial crisis, Chief Justice says
NSW Supreme Court’s Chief Justice Andrew Bell said judges and magistrates need further support, or the Australian court system will risk following the United Kingdom into ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 31 Jan 2024
Allens adds partner to IP team
Allens has appointed a new partner to its intellectual property, patent and trademark attorneys practice.
BIG LAW • Wed, 31 Jan 2024
Westpac fined $1.8m for pre-hedging interest rate swap
The Federal Court found Westpac engaged in unconscionable conduct when it executed Australia’s largest interest rate swap transaction.
BIG LAW • Wed, 31 Jan 2024
Client takes out ‘grievance’ with legal system on boutique firm
A woman with a “genuine” grievance about the legal system and its alleged role in her mother’s death has refused to pay a boutique firm more than $20,000 in legal fees
BIG LAW • Tue, 30 Jan 2024