Most Recent
Accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith likely to give evidence in open court
After claiming he could be vindicated only by giving evidence in open court, war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith looks likely to get his wish, as the parties to his defamation proceedings finalise negotiations with the Federal Government on the use of national security information.
‘An air of unreality’: Judge questions Treasury Wine’s breach claims against Maurice Blackburn
A claim by Treasury Wine Estates that Maurice Blackburn -- but no other law firm -- is prohibited from bringing a shareholder class action over disclosure breaches related to its US business had an "air of unreality" about it, a judge has said.
Court mulls joint hearing for a2 Milk’s triple trade mark dispute
Three high stakes lawsuits brought by a2 Milk Company against rival diary producers over the use of a2 as a trade mark may be heard together in early 2021.
Women bring action against ex-High Court judge over legal profession’s ‘dirtiest secret’
Three women who worked as associates for ex-High Court Justice Dyson Heydon are pursuing legal action against the former judge and the Commonwealth for compensation after an independent investigation found they were victims of sexual harassment on the job.
ISignthis seeks $27M in damages from ASX
ISignthis is ramping up its battle against the ASX, seeking court approval to amend its lawsuit against the exchange to seek more than $27 million in damages for its alleged misleading and deceptive conduct.
GetSwift drafted correction to misleading ASX announcement, never released it, director says
A former director of GetSwift has given evidence at trial in ASIC's case against the logistics provider that the company drafted a correction to a misleading ASX announcement about a deal with fruit and milk delivery provider Fruit Box but never released it.
Ex-Quantum Resources CEO charged with insider trading
The former company director and CEO of gold exploration company Quantum Resources has been charged with insider trading.
Burger chain flips, agrees to injunction over Sizzler ‘tribute’ burger  
The Brisbane-based burger chain at the centre of a trademark stoush with buffet bar pioneer Sizzler has agreed to refrain from its allegedly infringing trade mark use until the case is decided.
Court allows debt-laden Thai Airways to temporarily avoid Australian asset seizure
A court has granted a bid by two directors of Thai Airways to preserve the airline's Australian assets as the company, which was hit hard due to the COVID-19 pandemic, undergoes an urgent restructure in Thailand.
Witness in ex-Quintis director’s trial must give evidence in person, judge says
In a defeat to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, a judge has found a key witness in the trial against former Quintis director Frank Wilson must give evidence in person, delaying the hearing indefinitely until coronavirus-related travel restrictions are lifted.