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Lawyer’s notes of meeting with expert ordinarily privileged, appeals court finds
Appeals 2023-08-03 10:49 pm By Sam Matthews

A solicitor’s notes of a meeting with an expert do not fall under an exception to legal professional privilege, an appeals court has found. In […]

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High Court to hear Qld council’s appeal in class action by waterfront property owners
High Court 2023-03-17 11:31 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The High Court has granted special leave to a Queensland council to challenge a ruling ordering it to repay owners of waterfront properties tens of […]

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High Court won’t hear Queensland taxi drivers’ ‘fanciful’ case over Uber losses
High Court 2021-04-15 10:52 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The High Court has denied special leave to a group of Queensland taxi drivers seeking compensation from the state for losses allegedly caused by ride […]

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Judge deals Star winning hand in pursuit of high-roller who lost $43M in a week
Contracts 2021-04-06 2:51 pm By Christine Caulfield

Star Entertainment can continue its case against a wealthy junket gambler who dishonoured a cheque after losing $43 million in seven days at the Baccarat […]

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Santos lawsuit against Fluor over gas project rests on ‘shaky assumption’, appeals court says
Energy & Natural Resources 2020-11-18 4:11 pm By Miklos Bolza

An appeals court has shot down oil and gas giant Santos’ bid for expanded discovery against engineering company Fluor, finding that the application was “akin […]

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‘Fanciful’: Judge tosses Queensland taxi drivers claim for losses caused by Uber
Competition & Consumer Protection 2020-05-04 2:54 pm By Miklos Bolza

A group of Queensland taxi drivers has lost the bulk of a lawsuit seeking compensation from the state government for losses allegedly caused by ride […]

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High Court’s Chorley ruling dooms Tucker & Cowen partner’s costs bid
Business of Law 2020-01-10 11:30 am By Miklos Bolza

A court has slashed the costs awarded to a Tucker & Cowen name partner in a lawsuit brought by the liquidators of failed fund manager […]

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Octaviar liquidators get court OK to reject proofs of $900M in debt by subsidiaries
Restructuring & Insolvency 2019-09-24 9:18 pm By Christine Caulfield

The liquidators of failed Gold Coast investment group Octaviar have been given the thumbs up to reject over $900 million in proofs of debt from […]

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