Federal Court: November 2024
The Federal Court considers failure to disclose share placement with underwriters and information suppression orders.
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…
Federal Court action fails to prove Roundup weedkiller causes cancer
The Federal Court has dismissed class action proceedings alleging the use of and/or exposure to weedkiller Roundup increased a person’s risk of developing cancer.
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.
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.
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.
Tickle v Giggle: What is the difference between gender and gender identity?
To what extent does the Sex Discrimination Act protect a person from discrimination on the basis of their gender identity? It is a question that has…
Judge finds Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins and dismisses Network 10 defamation case. How did it play out?
Bruce Lehrmann lost his defamation suit against Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson.
Federal Court: April 2024
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By DR DAVID J TOWNSEND and PARISA HART
New evidence delays judgment in Lehrmann defamation trial
The Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation trial continues as Network 10’s legal team successfully convinced Federal Court to hear new evidence.
Federal Court: March 2024
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By MICHAEL MORGAN