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Australian gaming YouTuber Karl Jobst has been ordered to pay $350,000 in damages to US Donkey Kong champion Billy Mitchell over comments implying that he “hounded” another YouTuber to death.
Salmon had to do it: New case targets Albanese fish farm carve-out in enviro law
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The Bob Brown Foundation has launched a legal challenge in the Federal Court against legislation that exempts industrial salmon farms from a key environmental law.
Court approves $3.5M settlement in Melissa Caddick class action
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A judge has approved a $3.5 million settlement in a class action brought by former clients of Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick.
Judge recuses herself from costs spat, citing associate’s relationship with lawyer
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A judge has recused herself from hearing a case in light of her associate’s “quasi familial relationship” with a lawyer caught up in the long-running dispute.
Court turfs Qube’s $71M appeal over ‘incomprehensible’ payment schedule
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Logistics company Qube can’t dodge a $71 million payment to subcontractor Martinus Rail, with an appeals court finding no error in an adjudicator’s finding that Qube’s payment schedule was “incomprehensible”.
Hutchinson didn’t reach anti-competitive agreement with CFMEU: High Court
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The High Court has found builder J Hutchinson did not arrive at an anti-competitive understanding with the CFMEU to boycott a subcontractor merely by succumbing to the threat of industrial action.
Ex-Greenwoods partner wants pro bono barrister in Lendlease ‘tax dodge’ case
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An ex-Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills partner who claims he was sacked for complaining about client Lendlease’s “aggressive tax position” is seeking pro-bono representation after losing his lawyers.
Dyldam says Special Gold liquidator’s claims ‘hopeless’
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Collapsed Sydney developer Dyldam has told a court that a liquidator’s claim for breach of directors’ duties is “hopeless” as the company was under a deed of company arrangement at the relevant time.
Star in talks with Balley’s as refinancing deal falls through
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The Star is on the brink of collapse again after a potential $940 million refinancing deal with Salter Brothers fell through, with the embattled casino operator continuing to mull an offer by US casino operator Balley.
Western Sydney Airport-related development wins approval
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A court has given the green light to a development related to the federal government’s $5.3 billion Western Sydney International Airport project.