court

Sovereign citizens here to stay, law expert warns
The invasion of “sovereign citizens” in the courtroom has disrupted trials, increased costs, and put unnecessary...
16 June 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Suits, sneakers, and shifting stereotypes
Walk into any courtroom in Australia today and take a look around. You’ll still see the traditional robes and wigs in...
05 June 2025
By Clarissa Rayward
Stressed before the bench? How hypnotherapy rewires lawyers’ minds for calm, confidence, and courtroom wins
The effects of hypnotherapy can be a game changer for stressed-out lawyers, writes Joel...
02 June 2025
By Joel Fogel
HSF partner appointed to LCIA Court
Herbert Smith Freehills’ Singapore managing partner and head of its south-east Asia disputes practice has been...
29 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
AI-generated video of murder victim used in court to address killer
In a move that may represent the future of criminal proceedings, an AI-generated video has been used in a US court to...
14 May 2025
By Daniel Croft
US man uses AI-avatar to plead case in court
The New York Supreme Court was left astonished last month when a man used an AI-generated avatar to stand in and argue...
14 April 2025
By Grace Robbie
Woman sues Uber for discrimination following repeated guide dog refusals
A Victorian woman has filed legal action against Uber, alleging that the company’s drivers violated disability...
10 March 2025
By Grace Robbie
Top 10 court stories in 2024
In 2024, the defamation trial brought by Bruce Lehrmann against Network Ten was the most followed on Lawyers Weekly,...
17 December 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Legal analysis: Deeming victorious in Nazi defamation case but damages come up short
Ousted Liberal MP Moira Deeming won her defamation fight against Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto. In this...
13 December 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Disney settles gender pay gap lawsuit for $43m
A lawsuit that accused Disney of paying women less than men has settled for $43
29 November 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Is it possible for AI to win a court case?
In response to growing curiosity within the legal profession regarding AI advancements, a mock trial was conducted to...
21 October 2024
By Grace Robbie
Last-minute resolution brings Palestine protest proceedings to sudden stop
At the eleventh hour, the Commissioner for NSW Police has shut down a court bid to prevent a pro-Palestinian protest...
04 October 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Harvey Norman to face class action over ‘worthless’ warranties
A class action lawsuit has been filed against major retail company Harvey Norman over allegations that an extended...
19 September 2024
By Kace O'Neill
Workplace lawyer’s defamation action against AFL club gets second chance
The discontinued defamation proceedings against a president of a Melbourne AFL club and three directors have been...
19 August 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Why a court upheld Berejiklian’s corruption findings
Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian failed to overturn findings she engaged in “serious corrupt conduct” because...
26 July 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Security to grind Dubbo court to halt in protest
Dubbo’s sheriffs, who maintain security and enforce orders from its courts, have planned a protest over poor working...
17 July 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Family lawyer’s $115k bill voided for disclosure failures
A family lawyer’s $115,000 legal bill was voided by a judge who found he did not provide a costs estimate but...
04 July 2024
By Naomi Neilson
‘Diversion works,’ says new Sentencing Advisory Council report
The Sentencing Advisory Council in Victoria has released a new report analysing the utilisation of the Criminal Justice...
01 July 2024
By Grace Robbie
NT Supreme Court gives ‘new hope’ for asbestos-related lung cancer cases
A recent win in the Northern Territory Supreme Court has provided optimism for individuals who have lung cancer caused...
15 May 2024
By Grace Robbie
Conned clients and key appointments: What’s hot in law this week (1–5 April)
This week in the legal profession, lawyers conned their clients, a major case was reignited with new allegations, and a...
06 April 2024
By Naomi Neilson