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Jury discharged for unauthorised research

Jury discharged for unauthorised research

Jury discharged for use of legal dictionary in R v Tembeleski (No 2) [2024] NSWDC 504, landmark case of Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility v Santos Ltd begins, special leave sought in case of Cleo Smith abductor (Kelly v The State of Western Australia [2024] WASCA 116)

Clive Palmer backed class action

Clive Palmer backed class action

Police officers launch class action over COVID-19 vaccine mandates, details of complaint made by Penelope Wass DCJ revealed, Law Council argues NT laws inconsistent with Australia’s international human rights obligations

Special leave hearing for $894m tax case

Special leave hearing for $894m tax case

High Court to hear special leave application in Singapore Telecom Australia Investments Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Taxation [2024] FCAFC 29, Anne Twomey discusses Lidia Thorpe oath issue, KWM sues former COO

Former HCA judge's speech met with protest

Former HCA judge's speech met with protest

Speech by Pat Keane titled "Christian Inspiration and Constitutional Insights" met with Jimmy Lai protestors, Bowskill CJ give speech titled "Navigating the AI Abyss: Ethical Challenges in the Age of GenAI", Lehrmann appeal set to proceed

Lehrmann decision today

Lehrmann decision today

Justice Abraham to hand down security for costs decision, Richard White claim discontinued, Professor Arlie Loughnan considers whether it is still possible to have a fair jury trial

Justice Jackman appears on podcast

Justice Jackman appears on podcast

Jackman J appears on The Australian Law Student podcast, FCA hands down test case compensation decision in Qantas matter, University of Melbourne students threaten to take action against VC in the ICC

Cabinet intervention in ART appointments

Cabinet intervention in ART appointments

Appointments of Amanda Mendes Da Costa, Peter Katsambanis and William Frost vetoed by cabinet, ASIC successful in misleading conduct case against Harvey Norman and Latitude Finance

Lawyer beats AI in mock trial

Lawyer beats AI in mock trial

Lander & Rogers lawyer beats NexLaw in AI mock trial at SXSW Sydney, Justice Geason decision published, Sue Kench to retire as Global CEO of King & Wood Mallesons

Supreme Court judge found guilty of assault

Supreme Court judge found guilty of assault

Geason J found guilty of assault, HCA hands down 2 decisions, sovereign citizen fun in R v Kirsten (a pseudonym) [2024] NSWDC 401 and Michael Hodge KC and Sonia Tame opinion on directors' duty under section 180 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) published

Lee J did not authorise book

Lee J did not authorise book

FCA spokesperson confirms that no licensing or other arrangements are in place between the FCA and Melbourne University publishing, national review of child sexual abuse and sexual assault legislation released, HCA to hear matter of Elisha v Vision Australia Limited

Complaints against former DPP dismissed

Complaints against former DPP dismissed

Bar Council dismisses complaints against Shane Drumgold, discussion of a Bruce Lehrmann OnlyFans in court and ART inaugural ceremonial sitting

Administrative Review Tribunal commences today

Administrative Review Tribunal commences today

ART commences today, big day for FCA livestreams, SMH writes profile piece on Chrysanthou SC

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