The Federal Court judge has a penchant for colourful prose and historical references — and that was on full display in his Star judgement.
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Justice Michael Lee’s ruling in the Star carries a tough message for directors: stop complaining about information overload.
Zac Lomax and the Melbourne Storm held a losing hand in their contract dispute with Parramatta, which shadowed the start of the NRL season.
While many corporates will be breathing a sigh of relief after Santos successfully defended its net zero plan in court, experts warn activists may use other legal methods to pressure big businesses on climate.
The head of the firm’s superannuation practice will take over from Richard Spurio, who has been managing partner for 10 years.
At last year’s State of the Union, President Donald Trump warmly greeted the Supreme Court justices in attendance. That wasn’t the case this year.
Shareholder class actions are heading to the High Court for a landmark test on materiality and damages, following a string of courtroom defeats.
The co-leader of Australia largest legal partnership, HWL Ebsworth, has stepped down.
The Mayne Pharma vs Cosette takeover saga and ensuing legal battles have already reshaped Australian M&A. The latest, precedent-testing lawsuit could do so again.
Legal AI startup Parachute wants to capture the market of small- to medium-sized law firms, which it says have been overlooked by global legal technology providers
The USD8 billion legal software startup’s president Gabe Pereyra is better placed than most to explain what the AI panic gets right — and what it gets wrong.
Australia’s largest bank was found to have breached its disclosure obligations leading up to the $700 million AUSTRAC settlement. Now the High Court will decide whether it will have to pay for it.
Stephen Gageler’s High Court could be the most reform-minded in more than 30 years, after a ruling making it easier to sue institutions over historical abuse.
Anika Wells has met with representatives from Australia’s largest telco but seems unmoved by their concerns.
Telecommunications companies are on high alert about unexpectedly high costs being proposed for spectrum. They're warning Jim Chalmers that productivity gains and cost of living pressures are on the line.
Going after the CGT discount sounds easy, but it could backfire by choking construction, locking up stock and pushing more Australians into renting.
The High Court will hear a case that could settle the issue of whether cryptocurrency is property capable of possession.
Sarah Court is taking the helm of a harder-edged ASIC. Now attention turns to a fresh question: who will be her enforcement sidekick?
