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?
The Montara oil spill class action – time extended for Indonesian seaweed farmers
A Federal Court class action ruling provides an update on considerations that apply to discretion to extend time in the law of limitations. By RICHARD…
The latest from the Federal Court: February 2018
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
The latest from the Federal Court: December 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
The latest from the Federal Court: November 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
The latest from the Federal Court: September 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
The latest from the Federal Court: August 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
Federal Court approves discovery from the US for Australian proceedings
If the party seeking to utilise 28 USC § 1782 in Australian proceedings first seeks the Australian court’s approval, and the proposed application is limited…
The latest from the Federal Court: July 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.
Preliminary discovery and employment litigation
A prospective applicant may apply to the Federal Court under rule 7.23 of the Federal Court Rules for preliminary discovery from a prospective respondent. By…
The latest from the Federal Court: June 2017
Reporting and analysis of the most notable decisions in the Federal Court. By DAN STAR QC.