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HWLE may present solicitor expert evidence in Linda Reynolds’ suit
HWL Ebsworth might rely on expert evidence to show it acted reasonably in its representation of the Commonwealth in a $2.45 million settlement with Brittany Higgins, a deal at the centre of a suit by ex-defence minister Linda Reynolds.
ASIC files bid to wind up Sanjeev Gupta’s Liberty Bell
The corporate regulator has filed proceedings seeking to wind up a company in the steel empire of billionaire Sanjeev Gupta for failure to lodge financial reports for four years. 
Star judgment a ‘salient warning’ to company directors, GCs, say experts
The judgment in ASIC's case against Star's top executives and directors sounds a warning that board members need to proactively test information and serves as a "stark reminder" to general counsel that their duties are owed to the company, not management, experts tell Lawyerly.
Harvey Norman class action seeks 30% GCO, tells court times have changed
A law firm bringing a class action alleging Harvey Norman sold worthless warranties is seeking a 30 per cent group costs order, arguing times have changed and that the court should only consider GCOs awarded in the past year. 
Federal Court warns self-repped litigants against using AI for legal advice
The Federal Court has cautioned self-represented litigants against using generative artificial intelligence to decide whether their case has merit, saying it is "not reliable for legal help”. 
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Court rejects digital billboard proposal for Grace Bros building
A challenge to the City of Sydney's refusal to approve a digital billboard on the heritage-listed Grace Bros building has fallen flat, with a judge saying the sign would “dominate the skyline” and affect key views from Broadway.
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Mills Oakley faces negligence suit over $5.4M property sale advice
Mills Oakley has been hit with a negligence lawsuit by a former client who claims the firm failed to advise of the tax consequences of demolishing a dwelling before selling a property in Melbourne's east for $5.4 million.
Senior lawyers must take responsibility for their own failings, judge says
A judge has taken a Perth law firm to task after a junior solicitor was left to apologise for a failure to comply with court orders in proceedings against BP, saying one of the principals should have taken responsibility instead. 
Jetstar class action over COVID-19 cancellations worth $100M, court told
A court has heard that a class action on behalf of hundreds of thousands of customers whose flights were cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic is estimated to be worth over $100 million.
Toyota hits back at class action, denies vehicles had paint defect
Facing a class action over the paint job on its Corollas, Toyota has denied the vehicles contained a defect that caused the paint to peel when exposed to sunlight.