Tasmanian firm loses $22k costs order for disclosure failures
A boutique Tasmanian firm had an order for $22,000 in legal costs thrown out when a court found it failed to make appropriate disclosures.
BIG LAW • Thu, 13 Feb 2025
‘Inferior court’ label should be abolished, High Court says
For two High Court justices, a decision on a judge’s immunity made it clear it was time for Australia to move on from “old English labels”.
BIG LAW • Thu, 13 Feb 2025
Aussie firm files class action in New Zealand court
A Brisbane-based law firm filed a class action against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson in the Auckland High Court.
SME LAW • Thu, 13 Feb 2025
In-house lawyer alleges CEO engaged in pattern of ‘unwanted sexual advances’
A legal counsel of software company Dovetail has accused the co-founder and CEO of persistent and unwanted sexual advances.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Wed, 12 Feb 2025
Law lecturer says university unfairly ended employment
A senior law lecturer turned to the Fair Work Commission with allegations that he was pushed out of a Melbourne university amid a disciplinary process.
BIG LAW • Wed, 12 Feb 2025
Judge Salvatore Vasta wins immunity from civil suits
The High Court has decided whether Judge Salvatore Vasta should have judicial immunity from civil lawsuits after a lower court found he falsely imprisoned a man during a ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 12 Feb 2025
‘Red flags and red suitcases’: ASIC alleges Star turned blind eye to suspicious activity
The month before Star Sydney renewed its relationship with the controversial Suncity junket, senior management – including those within the casino’s legal team – were ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 11 Feb 2025
Star casino execs aware of gambling ‘red flags’, court told
On the first day of a lengthy trial, lawyers for ASIC accused the executives behind Star casino of having “more than enough” knowledge about alleged illicit criminal ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 10 Feb 2025
Appeal frees insurer from costs of compensating Knox Grammar’s sexual abuse victims
Under a landmark appeal, the Uniting Church can no longer rely on its insurance with Allianz Australia to cover the costs of settlements and litigation to resolve ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 10 Feb 2025
