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Atlassian says software engineer’s AI ‘overuse’ distracted colleagues
Atlassian has told a court that a software engineer's “overuse” of artificial intelligence was a distraction to the rest of his team and needed to be addressed through performance management.
High Court declines to weigh in on test for whistleblower protections
The High Court has declined a special leave application asking it to rule on whether a subjective belief that misconduct has been disclosed is necessary for whistleblower protections to apply.
Mark Latham’s High Court appeal fails in Sydney MP’s defamation case
The High Court has rejected former One Nation politician Mark Latham's special leave application seeking to overturn a ruling that he defamed independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwich in a homophobic tweet and owes $140,000 in damages.
HWL Ebsworth defeats client’s appeal over $38,000 legal bill
HWL Ebsworth has defeated a former client's appeal of a $38,000 costs order, rejecting his claims of bias and lack of procedural fairness.
‘The Deb’ actress wants to include Rebel Wilson texts in defamation appeal
The lead actress in 'The Deb', who claims Rebel Wilson defamed her in a series of Instagram posts, is seeking to introduce fresh evidence in her appeal against the dismissal of her case.
FWC supports WFH plan to combat ‘commuting fatigue’
The Fair Work Commission has sided with Victoria University's proposal that a student advisor trial one day a week working from home, which the employee said was needed due to "physical fatigue associated with commuting". 
JB Hi-Fi tells class action trial that buying warranties ‘entirely rational’
JB Hi-Fi has rejected a class action's claim that it sold worthless warranties, telling a court that the Australian Consumer Law left many consumers without a remedy for normal wear and tear.
IAG kept doubts about validity of Greensill policy secret, court told
IAG and Tokio Marine kept their concerns about the validity of Greensill Capital's 2019 trade credit insurance policy confidential, even as they must have known the supply chain financier was using the policy to attract investors, a trial court has heard.
Greensill report by Japanese law firm privileged, court finds
A judge overseeing the trial in a case against a group of insurers over the collapse of Greensill Capital has ruled that a report by a Japanese law firm is privileged despite the absence of legal professional privilege in Japan.
Telstra takes ex-head of Purple to court after move to Vocus
Telstra has secured a court-enforceable undertaking from the former head of its technology services arm following his move to rival Vocus, which bars him from any involvement in product development in his new job until next year.