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$22m in costs under spotlight

$22m in costs under spotlight

Costs of up to $22m in the stolen wages class action have been scrutinised by the FCA, with Mortimer CJ noting among other things that "Shine elected to plan what I consider was the most expensive way that the outreach and registration process and the book build could have been undertaken" - see McDonald v Commonwealth of Australia [2025] FCA 380

Incivility a widespread problem in legal industry

Incivility a widespread problem in legal industry

Results of a survey of lawyers conducted by researchers from the Australian National University and University of Melbourne indicate that incivility is awidespread problem across the legal industry.

Clive Palmer appeals failed case against former ASIC chair

Clive Palmer appeals failed case against former ASIC chair

Clive Palmer has reportedly brought an appeal in the matter in which he seeks to sue James Shipton, the former chair of ASIC, for the tort of misfeasance in public office.

Bell CJ releases statement on PLT survey

Bell CJ releases statement on PLT survey

NSW CJ Andrew Bell has released a statement in relation to the findings of a recent survey re practical legal training in NSW, the Hon Margaret White AO appears on Centre for Public Integrity podcast.

Robert French resigns from HKCFA

Robert French resigns from HKCFA

Former High Court Chief Justice Robert French has resigned from the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal saying the "role of the non permanent justices on the Court of Final Appeal has become increasingly anachronistic and arguably cosmetic".

Katy Perry matter in HCA today

Katy Perry matter in HCA today

Today the High Court will hear a special leave application in Taylor v Killer Queen LLC & Ors.

HCA hands down 5 decisions

HCA hands down 5 decisions

The High Court handed down 5 decisions yesterday, including the decision of Cherry v State of Queensland [2025] HCA 14, DZY (a pseudonym) v Trustees of the Christian Brothers [2025] HCA 16 and Stuart & Ors v State of South Australia & Ors [2025] HCA 12.

Juror discharged for entering court complex with knife

Juror discharged for entering court complex with knife

In R v Kanbut [2025] NSWDC 83 two jurors were discharged, one for entering the court complex with a folding knife, and the other for approaching the judge's associate at a social venue and seeking "to engage her in conversation with some persistence".

Wilkinson files submissions in Lehrmann appeal

Wilkinson files submissions in Lehrmann appeal

Lisa Wilkinson has filed submissions in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation appeal which argue Lehrmann was not denied natural justice or procedural fairness.

Lawyer X scandal back in the headlines

Lawyer X scandal back in the headlines

Tony Mokbel, who was previously represented by Nicola Gobbo (Lawyer X), has been granted bail, with the VSCA noting Mokbel "has a very strong case that his convictions in the Quills, Orbital and Magnum matters should be quashed”.

What's Justice Lee's golf handicap

What's Justice Lee's golf handicap

Justice Lee off to watch the 2025 Masters at August National, VIC Magistrates Court considering cuts of up to 25% of backroom staff, Austlii completes its Seminal Case Files project.

HCA hands down 4 decisions

HCA hands down 4 decisions

High Court hands down 4 decisions, new Aus law podcast "The Elephant in the Courtroom" (hosted by Sydney barristers Nick Hogan and Awais Ahmad), Stephen Free SC appointed to NSWCA.

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