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Livestream of Mark Latham trial may be cut off if parties face Lehrmann-like social media backlash
Counsel for independent Sydney member Alex Greenwich has raised concerns about livestreaming the trial in his defamation case against former NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham after witnessing the "astonishing" and “very disturbing” social media commentary during the Bruce Lehrmann trial.
Bruce Lehrmann had no win, no fee agreement with defamation law firm, court told
Bruce Lehrmann had no behind-the-scenes financial backer for his failed and costly defamation case against Network Ten but had entered a no win, no fee arrangement with his solicitors, a court has heard.
Instagram resolves trade mark feud with data app Instagoods
Instagram has resolved a long-running intellectual property stoush with an Australian dating app over its use of the 'Instagoods' and 'Instadate' marks.
High Court asked to weigh in on client’s burden of proof in HWL Ebsworth negligence case
The High Court has been asked to weigh in on whether a client needs to prove it could have exploited a lost commercial right in order to prevail in a law firm negligence case, after HWL Ebsworth successfully appealed a decision that found its bad advice over property in Parramatta’s 'Auto Alley' cost a client $2 million.
‘Get the coffees’ request to senior engineer not gender-based harassment, FWC finds
A request to a female senior engineer for WSP to "get the coffees" during a client meeting did not amount to gender-based harassment, the Fair Work Commission has found in rejecting the engineer's unfair dismissal claim.
Funder’s ‘very large’ cut of $100M AMP class action revealed
The funder of a class action by financial advisers against AMP is seeking a $28.5 million profit from a $100 million settlement, a hefty payout that has prompted the appointment of a contradictor but may survive the scrutiny in light of a recent appeals court decision.
Fugitive developer Jean Nassif can’t revive defamation case against 2GB host
International fugitive Jean Nassif, who headed troubled property developer Toplace, has lost his bid to reinstate defamation proceedings against Harbour Radio and 2GB host Ray Hadley, with a judge saying there was no evidence he would return to Australia to prosecute the case. 
‘Without precedent’: Failed Bonza Airlines owes 60,000 creditors, court told
Budget Australian airline Bonza owes almost 58,000 customers, 320 employees and 130 suppliers after it was put into voluntary administration last week when aircraft lessors claimed the airline was in default and grounded its planes, a court has heard. 
Sydney lawyer convicted of defrauding non-profit struck from roll
A Sydney lawyer has been struck from the roll of practitioners following her conviction for misappropriating more than $180,000 from the non-profit organisation she co-founded.
Class action reneges on $18M settlement with Merivale, says deal no longer fair
In a highly unusual move, the applicant in an employment class action against hospitality giant Merivale has reneged on an $18 million settlement, saying a jump in group member registration since the deal was struck means the sum would no longer win court approval.