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May 15, 2025

Ben Roberts-Smith decision today

There will be a livestream from 10:15am AEST of the FCAFC handing down a decision in the Ben Roberts-Smith matter, HCA to continue hearing NSW light rail appeal.

May 14, 2025

High court publishes two decisions

HCA publishes two decisions, FCAFC reportedly to hand down decision on Ben Roberts-Smith's interlocutory application on Friday (with some outlets suggesting that substantive appeal decision also to be handed down).

May 13, 2025

FCA publishes documents in Linda Reynolds matter

FCA creates online file for Reynolds v Cth, HCA to publish reasons in Clive Palmer challenge to Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918.

May 12, 2025

High Court hearing AN0M appeal today

Today the High Court will hear an appeal relating to the use of "AN0M" phones as part of the AFP's Operation Ironside. Bret Walker SC is appearing for the appellants.

May 11, 2025

Law firm partner unsuccessful in malicious prosecution lawsuit

Rigg J of NSWSC in Mr J (a pseudonym) v State of New South Wales [2025] NSWSC 406 finds against law firm partner who sued State of NSW for malicious prosecution, top firms use AI to support the drafting of legal advice.

May 08, 2025

Doli incapax review announced

Review of the operation of doli incapax in NSW announced, suspension of Sarah Tricarico's practising certificate quashed, 1 grant of special leave by HCA.

May 07, 2025

HCA publishes 3 decisions

HCA publishes 3 decisions, Federal Court allegedly breaches privacy legislation.

May 06, 2025

Minter Ellison using AI for discovery

Minter Ellison's notes in FCA proceedings that AI is used "accelerate its discovery search processes", and it has been reported that the firm has been using in-house AI tool "Latern" since last year.

May 05, 2025

Kate Eastman AM SC appears on podcast

Kate Eastman AM SC appears on the Australian Law Student podcast, Candice Owens' High Court appeal being heard today.

May 04, 2025

Festival strip search class action begins today

The festival strip search class action begins before Justice Dina Yehia of the NSWSC today, Catherine Branson AC KC appears on Federal Court podcast.

May 01, 2025

The Hon Peter Applegarth AM appears on podcast

Former Queensland Supreme Court judge Peter Applegarth appears on Callover podcast, day two of Ben Roberts-Smith FCAFC matter today.

Apr 30, 2025

Ben Robert-Smith livestream today

Today there will be a livestreamed hearing of the Ben Roberts-Smith matter before the FCAFC; "Australia’s Funniest Lawyers" show at Sydney Comedy Festival this month.

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