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
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
‘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
