Federal Court: August 2025
The Federal Court unpacks its discretion to allow testimony by audio-visual link, accepting the vulnerability of a US federal government employee as a reason.
By Joanne Shepard - 4 min read
Federal Court: May 2025
The Federal Court considers liability for misconduct by an AFSL holder’s representative and apprehended bias when a judge has previously ruled against a witness.
By Vincci Chan and Talitha Fishburn - 12 min read
Federal Court: April 2025
The Federal Court considers special circumstances against Anshun estoppel and public interest waiver in visa decisions.
By Dr David J. Townsend and Paris Hart - 12 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