Federal Court: August 2026
When will misfeasance in public office pleadings withstand scrutiny, and what makes legal advice the dominant purpose of a corporate investigation?
When will misfeasance in public office pleadings withstand scrutiny, and what makes legal advice the dominant purpose of a corporate investigation?
A dispute over WhatsApp messages and a draft term sheet prompts the Court to clarify when communications will attract without prejudice privilege.
Recent decisions discuss mandatory considerations in migration visa cancellations and limits on the duration of non‑publication orders.
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.
The South West Sydney Alliance, with support from local businesses and the Law Society of NSW, has renewed calls for a long-overdue South West Sydney…
The Federal Court considers special circumstances against Anshun estoppel and public interest waiver in visa decisions.
The Federal Court considers whether derivative disclosure amounted to waiver of privilege and cross-examination of witnesses on privileged materials.
The Federal Court considers the appropriate penalty for contempt of court by way of breaching freezing orders.
The Federal Court considers the elements of misleading or deceptive conduct, and false or misleading representations.
The Federal Court considers failure to disclose share placement with underwriters and information suppression orders.
As it continues to crackdown on misleading practices from insurers, ASIC launches court proceedings against the insurance giant.
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…