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Nicholas Owens SC to join FCA
8 Federal Court appointments announced today - the Hon Justice Samuel Vandongen, Mr Cameron Moore SC, Mr Nicholas Owens SC, Professor James Stellios, Ms Houda Younan SC, Ms Elizabeth Bennett SC, Ms Erin Longbottom KC and Ms Amelia Wheatley KC
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Nicholas Owens, SC, to join Federal Court in mass appointment [AFR paywall]
Owens successfully defended a major defamation suit brought by Ben Roberts-Smith, and will be one of eight appointments to the Federal Court.
Results of applications for special leave to appeal determined yesterday - 2 grants and one “cause removed and remitted”
[1] …The applicant also seeks an order under s 44(2) of the Judiciary Act that the matter be remitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria. The purpose of the orders sought is to avoid a dispute as to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Victoria to hear and determine the proceeding...
Manhunt after Legal Aid office fire attack
Buildings have been evacuated after several explosions were reported in an office building, with reports of a man setting fire to the building and fleeing.
Editor’s picks
Dissent, Democratic Ideals and Delivering Justice: A Conversation with Michael Kirby AC CMG –The Callover – Apple Podcasts
In our season finale for 2024, we have the immense honour of speaking with the Honourable Justice Michael Kirby AC CGM.
On this episode of The Callover, we discussed his reflections on what has been truly remarkable career and hope for the future of the legal profession.
Explore: Law Partnership Survey results for second-half of 2024 [AFR paywall]
The latest results show law firms continue to perform strongly, boosted by big-ticket deals, litigation assignments, and the steady flow of fees from insolvencies and disputes.
Legal industry boom could be nearing an end, firms say [AFR paywall]
Law firms held their gains in the second half of 2024, but some leaders are wary of emerging pressures on price and profit margins.
New AI rules for lawyers: stick to email, not legal work [AFR paywall]
Law firms have made a rapid embrace of AI, but regulators have recommended lawyers only use the technology for basic tasks.
Former MP Andrew Laming has been granted special leave to appeal to the High Court from a Federal Court decision ([2024] FCAFC 109) about his Facebook posts being published in contravention of the Electoral Act (failed to disclose name and town or city)
1/2— Australian Constitutional Law (@ConstitLawAus)
4:12 AM • Dec 5, 2024
The High Court will tomorrow hear the appeals in Australian Competition & Consumer Commission v J Hutchison Pty Ltd; Australian Competition & Consumer Commission v CFMEU & Anor hcourt.gov.au/assets/registr…
— High Court of Australia (@HighCourtofAus)
7:16 AM • Dec 4, 2024
“Magistrate Young adjourned her application for a restraining order after demanding her phone to prove how often her estranged partner was calling….
Transcripts confirm Magistrate Young accidentally called the man”:— Jeremy Gans (@jeremy_gans)
1:26 AM • Dec 5, 2024
QUD13 & 15/2019 - SAM DALLACHY & ORS ON BEHALF OF THE BARADA KABALBARA & YETIMARALA PEOPLE V STATE OF QLD & ORS
Justice Sarah C Derrington will conduct a hearing in this matter tomorrow, 6 Dec 2024 at 11am AEST.
View the hearing here: youtube.com/@FederalCourtA…
#fca#auslaw
— Federal Court of Australia (@fedcourtau)
12:42 AM • Dec 5, 2024
NSD858/2021 - ACCR v SANTOS LIMITED
Justice Markovic will conduct a hearing in this matter tomorrow, 6 December at 10am AEDT.
To observe the hearings remotely, you can access the livestream here: youtube.com/@FederalCourtA…
#fca#livestream#auslaw#matterofpublicinterest
— Federal Court of Australia (@fedcourtau)
3:00 AM • Dec 5, 2024
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