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Sky News appeals loss to Isentia in case of ‘wholesale copying’
Sky News has taken its fight with Isentia to the Full Federal Court, after a judge found the the media monitor was not liable for copyright infringement despite the "wholesale copying" of content distributed to government clients.
ANZ to face expanded claims in superannuation class action
A class action against ANZ and former subsidiary OnePath has been given the green light to “significantly expand” its case against the big four bank, over three years after the case was first filed.
Barrister cops suspension after High Court condemns undisclosed relationship with judge
A barrister who had a “close personal relationship” with a judge presiding over her case has been suspended and fined $10,000, after the High Court ruled their communications gave rise to the appearance of bias and justified recusal. 
‘Well outside the median range’: Judge questions GCO rate in FleetPartners class action
A judge has expressed concerns about the plaintiff’s proposed group costs order rate in a shareholder class action against fleet management company FleetPartners, saying the purpose of the GCO regime was to lower costs to group members.
Former HWL Ebsworth client can’t seek additional $22.8M after negligence finding
A former HWL Ebsworth client has lost his argument that the firm must reimburse him for $22.8 million in expenses and interest after a judge found the law firm was negligent in advising on a joint venture contract for a Sydney land development, which allegedly lost him $130 million. 
Former Sydney council member, contractor face ICAC investigation
A former Canterbury-Bankstown council member and contractor are the subject of a NSW ICAC inquiry centered on allegations that they failed to disclose relevant pecuniary interests and manipulated council contracts for their own benefit. 
ASIC investigating ANZ over role in government bond issuance
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is investigating ANZ’s dealings in its role as risk manager of 10-year government treasury bonds worth $14 billion. 
Budget funds 8 new judges to clear visa backlog, but legal aid sector gets a ‘fraction’
Australia's peak legal body has welcomed the injection of funds promised in Tuesday's budget announcement for the appointment of extra federal judges to clear a backlog in migration and protection visa applications. But the funds allocated to legal assistance services is a "fraction" of what is needed, the Law Council said.
Unvaccinated DP World workers lose appeal bid for reinstatement despite ‘harsh’ dismissal
A group of DP World workers previously found to have been "blindsided" by their dismissal for refusing a mandatory COVID-19 jab have failed in a bid to appeal a decision that found their reinstatement inappropriate.
Builder can’t revive abandoned claims against AGL
Collapsed construction and maintenance company General Trade Industries has lost its bid to revive abandoned claims against AGL in a nearly four-year old contract case over work on two Queensland gas plants, with a judge finding the company has had “more than a sufficient opportunity to plead its case”.