Federal Court: June 2025
The Federal Court considers when a court can inspect allegedly privileged documents and the definition of ‘workplace law’ in the Fair Work Act 2009.
By Paris Hart - 10 min read
Federal Court: March 2025
The Federal Court considers whether derivative disclosure amounted to waiver of privilege and cross-examination of witnesses on privileged materials.
By Joanne Shepard and Michael Morgan - 10 min read
Federal Court: February 2025
The Federal Court considers the appropriate penalty for contempt of court by way of breaching freezing orders.
By Vincci Chan - 3 min read
Federal Court: December 2024
The Federal Court considers the elements of misleading or deceptive conduct, and false or misleading representations.
By Dr David J. Townsend - 6 min read
Federal Court: November 2024
The Federal Court considers failure to disclose share placement with underwriters and information suppression orders.
By Joanne Shepard and Paris Hart - 11 min read
Federal Court: September 2024
The Court considers unreasonable delays absent prescribed time limits. By MICHAEL MORGAN.
By Michael Morgan - 6 min read
Federal Court: August 2024
The Court considers what nullifies a bankruptcy notice and its power to make common fund orders for class action solicitors. By JO SHEPARD and DAVID…
By Joanne Shepard and Dr David J. Townsend - 15 min read
Federal Court: July 2024
Consideration of relief for unlicensed crypto products and summary judgements where there is a promise against litigation. By DENES BLAZER and PARIS HART.
By Denes Blazer and Paris Hart - 10 min read
Federal Court: June 2024
The Federal Court provides guidance on statutory construction, including to what extent a definition can confer decision-making power. By MICHAEL MORGAN.
By Michael Morgan - 7 min read
Federal Court: May 2024
The Federal Court considers the Lehrmann case and whether suppressed torture training material is in the public domain. By VINCCI CHAN and JOANNE SHEPARD.
By Vincci Chan and Joanne Shepard - 10 min read
Federal Court: April 2024
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By DR DAVID J TOWNSEND and PARISA HART
By Dr David J. Townsend and Paris Hart - 1 min read