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Law firm barred from case had to be joined to motion: appeals court
An appeals court has overturned a decision barring a law firm from acting in an employment case, saying it was an error for a judge to make the order without the firm being joined to the injunction bid.
Rebel Wilson says actress ‘changed her story’ about bath with producer
Actor and director Rebel Wilson told a court Monday the lead actress on her film 'The Deb' confided that she was uncomfortable taking a bath with a producer, but changed her story to secure more work. 
Trial hears Rebel Wilson ‘fabricated’ harassment complaint by actress
Rebel Wilson made up a complaint about harassment on the set of her film, 'The Deb', to gain leverage during budget negotiations, a court has heard as trial kicks off in a defamation case against the actor and director.
ACCC has ‘strong prima facie case’ against Mastercard, former chair says
Former ACCC chair Allan Fels says the competition regulator appears to have a strong misuse of market power case against Mastercard, but noted the credit card giant may raise arguments about two-sided markets in defending the claims.
Beach Energy class action needs to tighten up pleading on loss, judge says
A judge has rejected a bid to amend a shareholder class action against Beach Energy, saying the way the applicant had articulated its case on loss by reference to an expert report was “apt to lead to confusion”.
Federal Court goes its own way with AI practice note
The Federal Court has taken a more permissive approach to the use of generative AI than the NSW Supreme Court, allowing tools like ChatGPT to be used in creating affidavits with the proviso that the use must be disclosed.
Banksia silk says he’s already been punished, should not go to jail
Former silk Norman O’Bryan argued Thursday for no prison time after pleading guilty in a criminal case over his role in the Banksia Securities class action. And he could win the argument, with a judge saying she was considering a community service sentence.
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Court won’t up $300K damages in negligence case against Sydney firm
A former client of a Sydney law firm has lost his bid to up a $300,000 damages award against the firm over a defective notice in a proposed $7.8 million land sale.
High Court finds Victoria’s cap on political donations unconstitutional
The High Court has thrown out Victoria's $4,970 cap on political donations months ahead of the next state elections, finding the law is unconstitutional and unlawfully benefits the major parties.
Mastercard execs to be grilled on response to RBA in competition trial
Mastercard executives who claim they had no anti-competitive purpose when pursuing agreements with retailers to favour its network are expected to face cross-examination about responses given to the Reserve Bank about its least cost routing initiative.