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Pesutto defamation case kicks off with secret recording of key meeting
Secret audio of a critical meeting in the lead-up to Moira Deeming's expulsion from the Victorian Liberals kills party leader John Pesutto's defamation defence, a court has heard.
Palm Island class action seeks court OK for ‘substantial’ settlement with Nine
A court has been asked to bless a "substantial" $3 million settlement in a class action against Nine over its coverage of litigation related to the 2004 Palm Island riots.
Judge calls out ‘cavalier’ attitude to court orders in case against Insightsoftware
A judge has expressed her unhappiness with the “cavalier approach to court orders” by lawyers for an employee in a workplace dispute with Insightsoftware. 
PNG lawyer settles defamation case against ABC over $117M fraud allegations
Lawyer Samson Jubi has settled his defamation case against the ABC over stories he claims accused him of defrauding $117 million meant to benefit villagers after PNG’s largest mine disaster. 
WestConnex class action funder loses fight with lead plaintiffs
The funder backing a class action over the construction of Sydney's WestConnex tunnel has come up short in a dispute with the matter's lead plaintiffs.
Real estate ‘mogul’ Sasha Hopkins to cop $1.25M penalty in ASIC case
Self-described property 'mogul' Sasha Hopkins has agreed to pay a $1.25 million fine and face a four-year disqualification in proceedings by the corporate regulator.
Judge questions Jarryd Hayne supporter’s defamation appeal
A judge has questioned whether a Jarryd Hayne supporter who won a $35,000 defamation judgment against Seven should tie the court's resources up in an appeal.
Media mogul says costs spat should be put on ice until High Court rules
Media mogul Bruce Gordon says a costs dispute with Atanaskovic Hartnell should be paused until the High Court has its say on a key issue.
Builder on hook for $8.7M for Tweed Heads townhouse development defects
A Queensland builder has been hit with $8.7 million in damages after residents of its townhouse development in Tweed Heads South, NSW suffered damage from defective waterproofing.
Boral class action trial paused as appeal flagged over questioning of ex-CEO
Trial in a shareholder class action against Boral has been halted amid an appeal over a decision to allow questioning of former CEO Michael Kane about an email that mentioned a confidential EY report.