Federal Court: April 2026
The Court draws the line between factual error, legal unreasonableness and appellate intervention in judicial review.
Federal Court: February 2025
The Federal Court considers the appropriate penalty for contempt of court by way of breaching freezing orders.
Federal Court: December 2024
The Federal Court considers the elements of misleading or deceptive conduct, and false or misleading representations.
Federal Court: November 2024
The Federal Court considers failure to disclose share placement with underwriters and information suppression orders.
ASIC takes QBE to court for misleading customers
As it continues to crackdown on misleading practices from insurers, ASIC launches court proceedings against the insurance giant.
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.