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Beech-Jones J gives 2024 John William Perry AO QC Oration titled "Lawyers and Dictators: Ten Lawyers, and Counting", heated Linkedin debates between members of the VIC bar including Rishi Nathwani SC, Lana Collaris, Gavin Silbert SC and Jessie Taylor, Foley's List podcast featuring Marcus Hoyne and Liz Main discusses Tort of Serious Invasion of Privacy.
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“That one of the most famous lawyers in all of history started out as a probate lawyer will no doubt warm the hearts of suburban solicitors everywhere.”
‘Nuttier than a sackful of squirrel poo’: Barristers bicker over elections [The Age paywall]
Some of the state’s most senior lawyers took to LinkedIn to have a spirited discussion about their industry body.
Why the $5m lawyer is no longer a rarity at top Aussie firms [AFR paywall]
Top law firms are forking out more than $5 million a year to poach or protect big-billing market leaders from rivals, amid intense industry competition.
Lawyers, judges forced to call for the doctor [AFR paywall]
Musical judges, barristers and partners will perform at a concert marking the 200th anniversary of the Supreme Court of NSW. But they needed help in one specialist area.
Federal Court of Australia Annual report 2023-2024
Some stats from the report: 4,325 filed proceedings, 53 judges, 79% of judgments delivered in 3 months, 89 livestreams
Judicial College of Victoria Annual Report 2023/2024. | Judicial College of Victoria
The New Tort of Serious Invasion of Privacy –Think Foley's – Apple Podcasts
In this brand new season, List members Marcus Hoyne and Liz Main discuss the new Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, exploring existing rights to privacy in caselaw and how the introduction of the new tort could significantly impact the right to privacy.
Solicitor's letter 'for improper purpose' – Proctor
A Brisbane solicitor has failed in his bid to have evidence against him deemed inadmissible due to Legal Professional Privilege (LPP).
Plaintiffs submissions in the CFMEU High Court challenge have been made available online - Case S113/2024 - High Court of Australia
ICAC must prioritise the justice system’s needs [The Australian paywall]
It is important that ICAC’s investigations are conducted in a timely manner but it is far more important that this process should not be permitted to delay criminal justice.
Schmidt v The King [2024] VSCA 256 (31 October 2024)
[9] “There was then the following discussion in the absence of the jury, from which it may readily be discerned that neither the prosecutor nor the judge appeared to have had an acquaintance with s 110 of the Evidence Act 2008 (‘the Act’):…”
Justice Michael Ball appointed to NSW Court of Appeal - Law Society Journal
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NSD372/2023 - MEHREEN FARUQI v PAULINE HANSON
Justice Stewart will deliver judgment in this matter tomorrow, 1 November 2024 at 9:30am AEDT.
To observe the hearings remotely, you can access the livestream here: youtube.com/@FederalCourtA…
#fca#livestream#auslaw#judgment
— Federal Court of Australia (@fedcourtau)
2:00 AM • Oct 31, 2024
YBFZ is a major case on the constitutionality of ankle monitors and curfews for the 'NZYQ cohort' (non-citizens with no visa who can't be deported.)
Williams/Capic, heard April, is on damages for consumer law breaches.
Still no Bird, heard March.
— Jeremy Gans (@jeremy_gans)
4:55 AM • Oct 31, 2024
The Centre is hosting a free webinar with our experts tomorrow at 1 pm (AEST) to discuss the implications of yesterday's report on the NACC.
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#auspol
— The Centre For Public Integrity (@cpi_aus)
11:59 PM • Oct 30, 2024
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