Barristers

Wealth guru Dominque Grubisa wants the High Court to overturn a finding that she had actual knowledge her company's statements were misleading, saying the case raises unresolved questions about accessorial liability.

The liquidators for landbanking company Aviation 3030 can recover half of a $3.4 million landholder duty from a former director, after a judge found they reaped benefits from indirect ownership in land sold for $135 million in 2018. 

Mineralogy has lost its bid for expanded discovery from CITIC in a case seeking to compel the Clive Palmer-owned tenement owner to file expansion proposals allegedly needed to maintain production at a Pilbara iron mine.

Ergon Energy is challenging a notice from the energy regulator in its probe of payments received via a Centrelink direct debit scheme, after AGL was fined $25 million for overcharging welfare recipients.

Bakers Delight has filed a challenge to a finding that it was subject to a statutory reverse onus aimed at employers, in a Fair Work Ombudsman underpayments case against a franchisee.

A Melbourne couple whose defamation claims against an AFP commander were thrown out by a jury has had their appeal rejected.

Property developer Drivas has lost its court fight over plans for a nine-storey tower atop the heritage-listed Murrays Building in Parramatta's Centenary Square.

Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has won discovery to pursue a possible copyright claim stemming from a Royal Australian Air Force flight simulator contract.

A judge has discontinued a second class action against Monsanto over its Roundup weed killer, but rejected the company's bid for an order that group members be barred from bringing similar claims.