Andy Sidler

A “unicorn” silk affectionately nicknamed the Ted Lasso of the Victorian Bar has been appointed to the Supreme Court at the age of 46, capping a rapid rise from commercial practice and class action work.

A recent property dispute involving a self-represented litigant who relied on AI-generated submissions, including at least one 'hallucinated' case, has prompted questions about the need for more active case management of the use of AI by unrepresented parties to prevent wasting court time. 

A heritage bid to protect Murujuga's rock art in Western Australia has languished with the environment minister for more than three years, a court has heard, leaving gas giant Woodside to continue to threaten the sacred spot.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is looking into energy companies’ promotional materials after consumer advocacy group CHOICE complained that offers of savings are designed to overwhelm and confuse while not offering real value.

The state of Victoria has launched an inquiry into the risks associated with decommissioning the state’s oil and gas infrastructure to ensure that energy companies meet their obligations. 

After more than a year on ice, two class actions against age care facilities over COVID-19 outbreaks are set to resume late this year, following a month-long criminal trial that kicks off next week. 

A judge has dismissed a case by Metro Cinemas against a NSW council, finding a lease agreement did not require the council to replace the cinema’s aging seats.

A judge has rejected Roy Hill's bid for a declaration that two of its mining leases could not be impeached as long as they are the subject of a registered mortgage, saying it would preclude any challenges.

A junior Ashurst lawyer's failure to register a drug wholesaler's $51 million security interest over a group of Infinity pharmacies was inadvertent, a judge has found in granting a bid to extend the deadline for registration.

Magnis Energy Technologies has missed the deadline to file its evidence in ASIC proceedings over allegedly misleading disclosures about its lithium ion battery plant, with a court hearing the company's new lawyers have not had a chance to brief counsel.