Daily wrap
Clash in court over key evidence in Alan Jones case [SMH paywall]
Prosecutors have been unable to review the former broadcaster’s phone records due to an unresolved argument over whether his devices were illegally seized.
Like our newsletter?
Chances are, someone you know will too.
Editor’s picks
Raymond Finkelstein was born in Munich, Germany, in 1946 and came with his family to Melbourne, Australia in 1951. He studied at Elwood High School and Monash University, where he completed a Bachelor of Jurisprudence and a Bachelor of Laws. After teaching at Monash University between 1974 and 1975, he began practicing as a barrister in 1975, specialising in equity, commercial and corporations law. In 1986 he took silk and in 1992 served for one year as Acting Solicitor-General of Victoria. Ray Finkelstein was appointed to the Federal Court in 1997. During his 14 years on the bench he also held appointments as Deputy President and President of the Australian CompetitionTribunal and Deputy President of the Copyright Tribunal. In 2011/2012 he headed the Independent Media Inquiry into Australia’s Media Regulatory Framework, known as the Finkelstein Inquiry.
This week we welcome The Hon. John Coldrey AM KC to Lives in the Law.
When reflecting on John’s work and contribution to the criminal bar in Victoria, the words legendary and iconic are entirely appropriate. Along with his decades defending in criminal cases, John was a founding member of the Criminal Bar Association and even wrote and performed songs and skits at Bar Review nights with his close friend and colleague, Frank Vincent. Following in Frank’s footsteps, John was one of the first advocates to go to the Northern Territory to work at the Central Australian Aboriginal Legal Service - an experience that led to his role as Director of Legal Services at the Central Land Council, where he advocated for Indigenous land rights. Not long after returning to the bar, he was appointed Victorian DPP - a surprising move for a man who had never prosecuted a single case. In 1991, John was appointed to the Supreme Court of Victoria. He also served as a member of the Adult Parole Board and as Chairperson of the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine.
[1] In A Grief Observed, [1] CS Lewis, the famous literary scholar and lay theologian, chronicles his experiences and struggle with bereavement consequent upon the death of his wife, Joy Davidman. He observed that bereavement is a universal and integral part of our experience of love. [2] Few would doubt that as a general and enduring truth.
Manifest destiny [Capital Brief paywall]
The merger between Ashurst and US firm Perkins Coie this week demonstrates the influence of the American legal market on Australia — and the choice facing some of our biggest firms.
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – Interlocutory application by the respondent to dismiss the proceeding on the basis that jurisdiction to grant relief is ousted by s 1337D of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)…
Commissioned by Harvey and conducted by RSGI — the UK research firm behind FT Innovative Lawyers — this independent study is the first to analyse how legal teams are defining and measuring the value of AI in practice.
We’d love your help shaping Headnote.
Got feedback or ideas? Want to work with us?
Hit reply!