Business of Law
Sydney barrister sues law firm for $1M in alleged unpaid fees
A Sydney barrister has taken a law firm to court, alleging it owes him $1 million in unpaid fees for his work on almost 40 cases. But the firm argues the fee agreements are void.
Courts
‘Abandon the shopping list’ and other tips on writing good judgments
Offering his tips on judgment writing, a Federal Court judge has advised his peers to structure a decision around the issues at the heart of the case and "abandon the shopping list".
Cryptocurrency
High Court to consider if Bitcoin is ‘property’ capable of possession
The High Court has agreed to weigh in on a case that argues Bitcoin is not property capable of being possessed.
Discrimination
Group action by Brighton students targets ex-principal, state over antisemitism
A group of former Brighton Secondary College students have launched a representative proceeding against the State of Victoria and the school's former principal for his failure to address a "high level" of antisemitic bullying.
Class Actions
7-Eleven class action members drop fight over cut of $98M settlement
Four group members have resolved their challenges to settlement payouts in a franchisee class action against 7-Eleven, and a judge has accepted he need not review the confidential deals.
Courts
A ‘debt of gratitude’: Son of Holocaust survivor takes his spot on the bench
The child of a Holocaust survivor, barrister Gregory Sirtes has been sworn in as a judge on the NSW Supreme Court, saying his appointment was the "tiniest repayment" for the opportunities given to his Hungarian Jewish family as post-war migrants.
Employment
Axed employee’s appeal claims public interest in upholding WFH right
A man who was fired after failing to comply with a return-to-office directive has appealed the Fair Work Commission's finding that he was not unfairly dismissed, saying there is “a public interest” in upholding the contractual right to work from home.
Technology
Strongroom AI director claims self-incrimination privilege in EVP case
A director of med tech start-up Strongroom AI is claiming privilege against self-incrimination in a case by venture capital firm EVP seeking to recoup its $10.4 million investment.
Energy & Natural Resources
AMCI founder loses appeal over sacking of Australian boss
An appeals court has thrown out mining billionaire and AMCI co-founder Hans Mende's challenge to a ruling that found his decision to sack the group's Australian managing director was invalid.
Class Actions
Quinn Emanuel fights $24M security bid in hotel quarantine class action
The state of Victoria wants $24 million in security for costs from the applicant in a class action over its COVID-19 hotel quarantine fiasco, citing concerns about recovering costs from the US-based Quinn Emanuel entity that's funding the case.
