Julia Kanapathippillai

Bunnings is pushing for an early trial in a misuse of market power case by a Mitre 10 franchisee seeking to halt its plans to open a nearby store, noting work has already begun on the store.

Mallesons has asked a court to set aside an examination summons filed by the liquidators of defunct developer FSM against a former senior associate of the firm.

Bunnings is pushing for an early trial in a misuse of market power case by a Mitre 10 franchisee seeking to halt its plans to open a nearby store, noting work has already begun on the store.

A former producer of Seven's Spotlight who gave evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case has lost his bid to remove Thompsons as the solicitor for News Corp in his defamation and racial discrimination suit against the publisher.

A judge has tossed a defamation suit by a Swinburne University academic against a publisher over an article about a Fair Work Commission decision, finding the article was a fair report of a public document.

A judge has rejected insurer AAI's bid to have a labour hire company and a mining contractor represented by separate legal teams in a worker’s negligence suit related to silica exposure.

An off-the-plan purchaser has been refused leave to be heard in a case by liquidators against the collapsed construction giant Ralan's former sales manager and his wife, with a judge finding the purchaser's submissions failed to identify which company allegedly owed her.

Defamation boutique Giles George has won a bid to be joined as a defendant in a case involving its former client, Sydney barrister Gina Edwards, after arguing it was barred from filing documents as a non-party.

Sydney has the legal talent, a speedy court and the necessary arbitration facilities to become an international legal hub, but needs government backing and a stronger pitch to the world, according to a new report.

Development Victoria has sued Lendlease over allegedly defective wharf structures at Melbourne’s Victoria Harbour Promenade, claiming worm infestation and deteriorating piles left parts of the waterfront unsafe and unfit for public use.