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I did not commit fraud: Disgraced Banksia silk says he was denied natural justice
He was struck from the roll for his part in the darkest chapter of Victoria's legal history, but that hasn't stopped Banksia class action silk Norman O'Bryan from representing himself in an appeals court challenge to what he claims was a denial of procedural fairness and a false finding of fraud.
Class action urges Qantas to make good its vow to atone after $120M deal with ACCC
The law firm behind a class action over cancelled Qantas flights has confirmed the case continues despite a $120 million settlement with the consumer regulator, and has called on the airline to follow through on its pledge to restore customers' confidence.
No Crown immunity for damage to sacred sites in NT, High Court says
The Commonwealth can be held criminally responsible for damage to First Nations sacred sites in the Northern Territory, the High Court has unanimously found in a case over construction damage to Gunlom Falls in Kakadu National Park.
Class action reneges on $18M settlement with Merivale, says deal no longer fair
In a highly unusual move, the applicant in an employment class action against hospitality giant Merivale has reneged on an $18 million settlement, saying a jump in group member registration since the deal was struck means the sum would no longer win court approval.
Judge fell short of expected standards of conduct, legal watchdog finds
A County Court of Victoria judge has been found to have breached the standards of conduct generally expected of judicial officers in his handling of a rape trial, following a complaint by the state's top prosecutor.
Qantas to pay $120M to settle ACCC’s ‘ghost flights’ case
Qantas will pay a $100 million penalty and another $20 million in compensation in a settlement of the ACCC's so-called ghost flights case that includes an admission by the airline that it engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct in selling tickets for cancelled flights.
Insurers for failed finance lender Axsesstoday settle class action claims
A class action against failed asset finance lender Axsesstoday and auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers has reached an in-principle settlement with the lender's insurers.
Defamation case filed by AFP officers after Drumgold complaint over Lehrmann trial
The rape of former political staffer Brittany Higgins has spawned yet another defamation action, this one by federal police officers who investigated her assault claims against Bruce Lehrmann in 2021.
Brittany Higgins’ partner won’t fight Senator Reynolds’ defamation claims
Brittany Higgins' partner David Sharaz has dropped his defence in a defamation case brought by Senator Linda Reynolds over social media posts that allegedly implied the former Defence Minister pressured Higgins not to pursue a complaint against rapist Bruce Lehrmann.
Super Retail accused of ‘campaign of suppression’ as more employees approach law firm
Rebel Sport owner Super Retail Group faces mounting legal troubles as the law firm representing whistleblowers in a $50 million case says more employees have come forward with allegations the company concealed a relationship between the CEO and the former head of HR.