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Many junior lawyers bemoan getting stuck reviewing discovery when they first start their careers, but for barrister Jennifer Collins it is one of the best parts of the job.
Tweet labelling Peter Dutton a ‘rape apologist’ was fair comment, says refugee activist
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A refugee activist has hit back at a defamation lawsuit brought by Peter Dutton over a tweet calling the defence minister a “rape apologist”, saying it was fair comment on Dutton’s response to the issue of sexual violence in Australia and offshore detention centres.
Publishers win access to Ben Roberts-Smith’s medical records as defamation trial looms
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SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has lost a bid to shield his medical records from three publishers less than a week before his high-profile defamation case kicks off in the Federal Court.
‘It’s not a good look’: Judge doesn’t want Suncorp class action to ‘hang around’
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The judge overseeing a conflicted remuneration class action against Suncorp has locked in a trial date for May next year over the protests of the applicants, saying it was “not a good look” for class actions to “hang” around.
Sparke Helmore wins fight over law firm subpoenas in fee dispute with Nick Scali
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Furniture retailer Nick Scali Ltd must respond to subpeonas served by law firm Sparke Helmore seeking files held by the company’s new firm, Allens, in a case over $500,000 in unpaid fees that alleges CEO Anthony Scali knowingly gave false instructions to his solicitors.
Jury finds Country Care not guilty in first criminal cartel case against Australian biz
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The ACCC has suffered a stinging defeat in its criminal cartel action against mobility equipment provider Country Care, its CEO and a former employee, with a jury handing down not guilty verdicts on all eight charges in the case.
Dodo, iPrimus hit with $2.5M penalty over broadband speed claims
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Telecommunications companies Dodo and iPrimus must pay $2.5 million in penalties for making misleading claims about their NBN broadband speeds, a court has ruled.
Christian Porter faces threat of defamation lawsuit
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Jo Dyer, a friend of the woman who accused Christian Porter of rape, has threatened to sue the former attorney-general for defamation over public statements he made during his now discontinued defamation battle against the ABC.
ClubsNSW can use docs in money laundering whistleblower’s lawsuits
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The association behind over 1,300 clubs in NSW has won court permission to use documents produced in its breach of confidentiality lawsuit against whistleblower Troy Stolz in two other proceedings brought by the former compliance auditor for Fair Work contraventions, defamation and workers compensation.
Defence firms’ bid for piece of class action pie may come with risks
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Drawn in by economic incentives, more defence law firms are getting in on the class actions action, but playing both sides may have its drawbacks.