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Telstra's case against two family members of a former employee accused of stealing millions of dollars in phones and other electronics has been paused pending the outcome of criminal proceedings, with a court finding the telco's pursuit of proceeds of the alleged crime would prejudice the pair's right to silence.
In a test of Julia Gillard-era amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act guarding against discrimination on the basis of gender identity, the Federal Court has ruled that a trans-exclusionary social media app, Giggle for Girls, was unlawfully discriminatory.
Collapsed regional carrier Rex Airlines has won extra time before holding its second creditors meeting, as administrators continue their search for a buyer which would ensure a better deal for the airline's tens of thousands of creditors.
The former deputy leader of the Victorian Liberal Party will be required to give evidence in person in a defamation case against party leader John Pesutto by expelled party member Moira Deeming, with a judge noting the importance of cross-examination "chemistry" where credibility is at issue.
Legal action by a Melbourne Football Club member challenging the AFL club's board election rules has been dismissed, with a judge finding the rule banning campaigning by candidates is not oppressive as alleged.
The NSW appeals court has clarified the operation of the Uniform Law in the state, finding that insurers offering professional indemnity insurance to legal practitioners must be approved by the state's Attorney General.
A class action accusing the New South Wales government of unfair persecution of south coast Indigenous groups for engaging in cultural fishing practices has slammed the state's defence as “poor in the extreme”.
A seasoned planning and environment player will be the ninth new partner to join the K&L Gates ranks this year, bringing with him a team of two .
A retired Melbourne lawyer has been found unfit to practice after a review of his conduct demonstrated "discourteous, gratuitous, and offensive" conduct towards legal officials during proceedings related to his attempts to benefit from an elderly client's estate.
The patent office has rejected Visa's application to patent a token system for securing customer data, finding the process did not address a technical problem or provide a technical solution.