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Homes Victoria says recording reasons for tower demolition plan ‘superfluous’
Homes Victoria says the decision to demolish public housing towers in Melbourne -- now the subject of a class action -- took residents' human rights into account, but has no documents to show it.
Antoinette Lattouf claims ABC managing director, ex-chair involved in sacking
Former radio host Antoinette Lattouf will argue at trial that the ex-chair of the ABC, Ita Buttrose, and managing director David Anderson were involved in the decision to terminate her contract. 
Clive Palmer’s nephew tells High Court he’s beyond reach of contempt
Clive Palmer's nephew has applied to the High Court for review of a decision rejecting his bid to dodge contempt proceedings, arguing he did not submit to the court's jurisdiction.
HFW recruits Clifford Chance construction disputes partner
HFW has secured the expertise of a construction disputes specialist, set to join its Perth office in November from Clifford Chance. 
AAI class action wants to press mandatory insurance claim at trial
A 'junk' insurance class action against Suncorp unit AAI wants an initial trial to deal with the claim -- absent a sample group member -- that car dealers made purchasing a policy necessary for a loan.
Ashurst launches transformational risk team with former Deloitte, EY partners
Ashurst has launched a new risk consultation division designed to provide end-to-end support for clients undergoing major transformations, luring three partners from competitors to head it up.
IP case over basmati rice to venture into ‘darker corners’ of trade mark law
The scope of protection for geographical indications will be at issue in India's appeal of a decision that barred it from registering a trade mark for basmati rice.
Lawyer found to have yelled at opposing solicitor can’t appeal sacking
A family lawyer can't appeal a decision that found her dismissal was justified after she gamed her employer's time recording system and yelled at an opposing solicitor. 
Football player sues amateur league over on-field cardiac arrest
A former Keysborough Football club player has sued a Melbourne amateur league and team after he suffered a cardiac arrest on field after being repeatedly punched.
Court rejects Rio Tinto shareholders’ bid to intervene in Jabiluka mine lease fight
Two firms representing some Rio Tinto shareholders have lost their bid to intervene in Energy Resources' fight to renew its lease for the Jabiluka uranium mine in the Northern Territory.