litigation

First Right to Disconnect case raises eyebrows, but not precedents
The first of what may well be many employment disputes pertaining to the Right to Disconnect has caught the attention...
10 June 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
What does FY26 hold for the litigation sector?
As the litigation environment continues to shift following a dynamic FY25, there are a number of key challenges and...
28 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
Further litigation likely for psychosocial risks in workplaces, despite withdrawn SafeWork prosecution
Issues pertaining to psychosocial injury and harm will “no doubt” result in future prosecutions despite SafeWork...
04 April 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
AI certain to generate more litigation, partners say
The age of artificial intelligence, and particularly GenAI, will increase access to justice and improve operational...
10 March 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
$1.1m legal bill for Lattouf case burning a hole in ABC’s pockets
The ongoing unfair dismissal case involving the ABC and its former journalist, Antoinette Lattouf, is reportedly...
03 March 2025
By Kace O'Neill
ClarkeKann partner joins Maddocks as a special counsel
National law firm Maddocks has added a special counsel for its dispute resolution and litigation team in...
28 February 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
International disputes boutique expands Down Under
Lindsay Francis & Mangan (LFM), which currently has offices in Auckland and Singapore, is set to expand into...
27 February 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
‘I did not send the email’: Slater & Gordon chief people officer responds to all-staff correspondence
The interim chief people officer at Slater & Gordon is taking legal action in the wake of an explosive all-staff...
25 February 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
Class actions lawyers hit back at potential capping of fees
As class action fees and litigation funding costs come under increased scrutiny, class action lawyers say capping...
12 February 2025
By Lauren Croft
‘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...
05 February 2025
By Naomi Neilson and Kace O'Neill
Rose Litigation promotes internally
Queensland-based boutique Rose Litigation Lawyers has internally promoted one of its valued team members to the...
03 January 2025
By Grace Robbie
Sexual harassment class actions filed against BHP, Rio Tinto
Offensive language and behaviour, pranks, and pregnancy discrimination are all featured in proceedings filed against...
12 December 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Why ignoring DEI is a legal, leadership, and talent crisis
Diversity isn’t optional: the era of treating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as a “nice to have” is over,...
10 December 2024
By Friska Wirya
How could autonomous vehicles impact insurance?
The potential insurance consequences of a car accident with a fully autonomous vehicle being operated in full...
05 December 2024
By Greg Spinda
‘Fundamentally flawed’: Greenpeace GC slams Australia’s ICJ submission in landmark climate case
Australia has “made submissions that completely undermined its Pacific neighbours” in the ongoing climate justice...
03 December 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Insights on how to redesign your discovery process
To master the discovery process, this special counsel unveils innovative strategies for redesigning litigation teams’...
21 November 2024
By Grace Robbie
Why discovery remains ever-important for optimal client service delivery
In the evolving world of litigation, this special counsel asserts that discovery projects remain a critical cornerstone...
14 November 2024
By Grace Robbie
Commissioner misconduct findings and BigLaw poaching: What’s hot in law this week (28 Oct–1 Nov)
The latest chapter in a “sad history of litigation” between a solicitor and barrister played out in court, and the...
02 November 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Parenting arrangements involving children with special needs
Navigating parenting arrangements from a legal perspective is a challenging endeavour, multiplied significantly when...
18 October 2024
By Michael Tiyce
Flex commission class action against big banks begins
Proceedings against two of Australia’s largest banks over a car dealer commissions controversy, which allegedly left...
15 October 2024
By Jack Campbell