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Law firm Maddocks has appointed a new special counsel for its dispute resolution practice, to be based in Canberra.
Chief Justice raises concerns about ‘very personal’ recusal bid
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The Chief Justice of the Federal Court has raised concerns about reallocating a case by a self-represented litigant whose recusal bid became “very personal”, with photos of the judge, his family and a sick family member filed as evidence.
The Australian to claim truth defence in JLL execs’ cases, court told
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The publisher of The Australian will bring a truth defence to defamation claims by two sacked executives of commercial real estate broker JLL who claim they were falsely accused of sexual harassment, a court has heard.
Judge wrong to find no duty of care in climate change class action, appeal says
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Imposing a duty of care on the Australian government to protect Torres Strait Islanders from climate change would not involve the Federal Court in matters of political judgment, a failed class action has argued on appeal.
McCullough Robertson sued over $33M share sale advice
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A superannuation fund has taken McCullough Robertson to court, arguing that its former solicitors failed to warn that a $33 million share sale agreement with Firecroft Technical Services could be jeopardised if a related Fair Work Commission approval was quashed.
Meriton loses land valuation challenge for Sydney development
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A court has upheld the $63.8 million valuation of an inner-Sydney high-rise, rejecting Meriton’s argument that it should be reduced to $52 million because of its isolation from public transport.
Builder’s ‘cute’ bid to dodge fire safety fixes at Canberra development rejected
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Chase Builders can’t avoid completing fire safety rectification works at the Manhattan on the Park apartment complex in Canberra by citing a 10-year limitations period after running down the clock with litigation, a tribunal has said.
CBEM loses appeal in payment dispute over Dural development
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A Sydney builder has lost its challenge to a $453,000 judgment for a developer, with an appeals court finding the construction company claimed payment for a greater amount of work than was done on a project in Dural.
HopgoodGanim moves to new digs in heart of Brisbane CBD
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HopgoodGanim Lawyers will upgrade its headquarter office next month with its move to 360 Queen Street in the centre of Brisbane’s commercial precinct.
Baker McKenzie nabs new project finance head from HSFK
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Baker McKenzie has lured a Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer partner to head the firm’s project finance team, specialising in infrastructure and power projects.