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Biggin & Scott shouldn’t be liable for ‘indifference’ to source code infringement, High Court told
Biggen & Scott should not be held liable for copyright infringement for its supposed "indifference" to the copying of real estate marketing platform Campaigntrack's source code by a developer, the real estate agency group argues in a special leave application to the High Court.
Court’s readiness to hold remote hearings ‘has come to an end’, judge says
A judge who has granted a lawyer leave to appear in proceedings via audio visual link has warned the legal profession that courts are expecting to “return to normal” and that tolerance for remote hearings has “come to an end”.
In defamation victory, High Court finds Google not a publisher
Google has won its appeal of a judgment awarded to gangland lawyer George Defteros that found the tech giant liable for linking to an allegedly defamatory article, with the High Court finding Google was not the publisher of the story.
No jackpot for Aristocrat, with High Court split on computer-implemented inventions
Gaming giant Aristocrat Technologies has lost its legal challenge to a decision that rejected a patent for its popular Lightning Link electronic poker machine, after six High Court Justices were equally split on whether it could be patented.
FWC throws out finding that Deliveroo driver an employee
The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission has begrudgingly overturned a ruling that found a Deliveroo driver who was axed for not working fast enough was an employee, saying a recent High Court judgment required it to "close our eyes" to the reality of gig economy work.
Scott Morrison refuses to resign, defends secret ministerial appointments
Former prime minister Scott Morrison has defended his decision to appoint himself as shadow minister of significant government portfolios during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the times were extraordinary and the actions were taken as an emergency safeguard.
Law firm plans launch of class action over COVID-19 outbreak at Newmarch House
Shine Lawyers is on track to file a class action over a COVID-19 outbreak at Newmarch House in Sydney after findings by the NSW Coroner are handed down at the end of the year.
High Court says ban on secret filming by animal activists no loss to freedom of speech
The High Court has dismissed a constitutional challenge by an animal welfare group to legislation banning publication of secret recordings, ruling that the law's protection of privacy did not violate the activists' freedom of speech.
ALRC calls for federal judicial commission to deal with complaints against judges
The Australian Law Reform Commission has recommended the establishment of a federal judicial commission as a "transparent and independent" way of addressing concerns about the conduct of judges.
IAG hit with shareholder class action over COVID-19 risk disclosures
Insurance Australia Group faces a class action by shareholders over its disclosures connected to the impact of COVID-19 claims by policyholders.