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New judge praised as ‘universally popular’, ‘one of the best’
The NSW Supreme Court has welcomed its newest judge, who was praised by his peers as “universally popular” for his warm personality and among the best tax silks in the country.
Airbags class action against Volkswagen suffers High Court loss
The High Court has refused special leave in a failed class action against Volkswagen over allegedly defective Takata airbags.
High Court won’t hear ex-Greenwoods partner’s appeal in Lendlease whistleblower case
A former Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills partner who alleges he was sacked for complaining about Lendlease's "aggressive taxation position" has lost a bid to argue before the High Court that his claims are covered by new whistleblower protections.
Two Victorian silks appointed Federal Court judges
The Federal Court has welcomed two Victorian senior barristers to the bench, including a silk who assisted in the Royal Commission into Crown’s Melbourne casino. 
Influential judge remembered for ushering in ‘brutal’ case management rules
Practitioners have marked the passing of former NSW Supreme Court Justice Andrew Rogers KC, who will be remembered for transforming commercial litigation through his vigorous, often "brutal" approach to case management.
Clive Palmer loses second bid to shut down criminal cases
Mining magnate Clive Palmer has lost an appeal seeking to throw out two criminal cases over a takeover bid and payments to his political party, with an appeals court finding the challenge was an abuse of process.
Ruby Princess class action rejected $15M settlement offer, court told
Cruise ship operator Carnival PLC has flagged a bid for indemnity costs after the lead applicant in a class action over a COVID-19 outbreak aboard the Ruby Princess rejected a $15 million settlement offer.
New federal judge an ‘outstanding appointment’, Law Council says
The latest appointment to the Federal Circuit and Family Court is a proud Territorian who will serve with "empathy and enthusiasm", Australia's peak legal body said Monday.
Top judge says judicial workload in NSW unsustainable, calls for funding boost
The top judge in NSW has called for more court resources and funding to ease the burden of an overworked judiciary, in an impassioned speech backed by the state's solicitors and barristers.
COVID-19 aged care class actions put on ice pending criminal trials
Still in the dark about insurance coverage and seeking to stem the flow of cash, two class actions against Heritage Care and St Basil’s over COVID-19 outbreaks have been shelved pending the outcome of criminal cases against the Victorian aged care providers, in a decision the judge said “wouldn't gladden the hearts of group members”.