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Djokovic’s possible antivax influence ‘not fanciful’, Full Court says
The influence of an unvaccinated "iconic world tennis star" on the young and impressionable was not fanciful, the Full Federal Court has said in reasons for throwing out Novak Djokovic's challenge to his deportation from Australia.
Djokovic to leave Australia after losing court battle over cancelled visa
Tennis star Novak Djokovic's challenge to the Immigration Minister's decision revoking his visa was unanimously dismissed Sunday, clearing the way for his removal and crushing his hopes for another Australian Open title.
Djokovic wins challenge to visa cancellation, judge orders his release
The world's No. 1 men's tennis player Novak Djokovic has won a court challenge to the cancellation of his visa, with a judge ordering his immediate release from detention.
NAB, HSBC should pay for Dick Smith receivers’ court loss, judge hears
National Australia Bank and HSBC should be "jointly and severally liable" to pay a portion of the costs of a failed case brought by Dick Smith's receivers against the company's former directors because the banks stood to gain financially if the lawsuit was successful, the NSW Supreme Court has heard.
Hall & Wilcox picks up three lawyers after ‘sad’ closure of 102-year-old Perth firm
Hall & Wilcox is strengthening its presence in Western Australia with the appointment of three lawyers nabbed from the now-closed commercial law firm Kott Gunning.
Western Power can’t palm legal costs onto Thiess for bushfire class action loss, court finds
Western Power is not entitled to palm off the legal costs of defending a class action after an appeals court found it was negligent in causing the January 2014 Perth Hills bushfire which destroyed 57 homes, a court has said.
Hall & Wilcox nabs two Big Six lawyers to grow employment practice
Independent Australian law firm Hall & Wilcox has nabbed “high calibre” employment lawyers from Corrs Chambers Westgarth and King & Wood Mallesons as it seeks to expand its presence in Western Australia.
Ex-Dick Smith CFO to appeal $43M victory for NAB
Dick Smith's former CFO will appeal a $43 million judgment in favour of National Australia Bank over his role in the retailer's collapse.
‘The writing seems to be on the wall’: Law firms actively considering no jab, no office policies
As Australia’s largest cities prepare to emerge from lockdown, law firms are doubling down on their efforts to vaccinate staff, with some going so far as to implement a ‘no jab, no office’ policy.
Hall & Wilcox recruits insurance partner from Herbert Smith Freehills
Hall & Wilcox has expanded its corporate insurance, commercial and regulatory offering with the appointment of new partner Philip Hopley, formerly of Herbert Smith Freehills.