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Eight months after a judge dismissed a defamation case by Bruce Lehrmann, Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson are still bickering over her $1.8 million legal bill.
Maxim’s injunction bid against ‘uncontrolled’ licensee refused
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A judge has rejected US publisher Maxim’s bid for an injunction against an Australian business it claims has been engaging in “uncontrolled use” of its intellectual property.
Lead auditor for collapsed Greensill suspended for multiple failures
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The lead auditor for the collapsed Greensill group, which was wound up in 2021 with claims over $1.7 billion, has been suspended until June 2026 for failing to adequately carry out his duties.
Online florist Meg’s Flowers to pay $1M penalty for dodgy ‘local’ claims
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Online florist Meg’s Flowers has been hit with a $1 million penalty for falsely claiming on websites and online ads that it was a local florist.
NRL referee loses second appeal over alleged unfair sacking
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A former referee who accused the NRL of unfair dismissal has lost a second appeal against a Fair Work Commission decision that found he was not sacked.
AI rule change may be on cards after lawyers express concerns
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A NSW Supreme Court judge has hinted there may be changes to a new practice note on the use AI in court proceedings, following complaints about how it applies to discovery and expert evidence.
Herbert Smith Freehills leaders vote to remove partner over ‘offensive’ tweet
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Herbert Smith Freehills has shown M&A partner Damien Hazard the door after he posted what the firm referred to as a “deeply offensive” tweet.
Mineral Resources to replead trade secrets case against Destec
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Engineering firm Destec has lost its bid to throw out a trade secrets case by Mineral Resources, with a judge giving the mining giant another chance to particularise its claims.
Ex-MinRes lawyer says she was sacked for complaining about ‘cultural issues’
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Mineral Resources and boss Chris Ellison have been hit with a $600,000 suit by a former company lawyer who says she was fired to keep her from making whistleblower disclosures.
Evolution Mining hit with shareholder class action
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Gold miner Evolution Mining faces a class action over alleged disclosure failures in relation to its Canadian operations.