damages

Will a progressive High Court modernise the Sharman v Evans principles?

An end to institutionalisation? A recent Queensland case provides a unique opportunity for the court to adjust the test...

08 July 2025

By Travis Schultz

Are damages possible for passengers on Singapore Airlines Flight SQ21?

An exploration of strict liability for airline incidents is pertinent following the extraordinary circumstances of a...

28 May 2024

By John Connellan

‘Landmark’ High Court ruling clarifies reliance damages matters

A recent decision by the High Court carries profound significance for future contract law cases and the assessment of...

14 May 2024

By Grace Robbie

Scenic to pay $23m in damages following decade-long class action

After almost 10 years of litigation, cruise operator Scenic will pay $23 million in damages to 1,200 group members...

09 June 2023

By Lauren Croft

Takeaways from Fox’s ‘stratospheric’ $1.2bn defamation settlement with Dominion

Following what may well be the biggest-ever settlement for defamation in US history, Lawyers Weekly spoke with experts...

20 April 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

How damages could be assessed for data and cyber class actions

Relative to other jurisdictions, Australia is “very well prepared” for data and cyber breaches. However, the law...

28 March 2023

By Robyn Tongol

‘David and Goliath battle’: Passengers sue Qatari airline and authority over unlawful bodily searches

Five women, who were passengers on an October 2020 Qatar Airways flight, and some of whom were subjected to invasive,...

21 October 2022

By Adam Thorn and Jerome Doraisamy