Courts

A recess in ASIC's lawsuit against current and former Star Entertainment executives and directors is a moment of reflection for their in-house lawyers — and a perfect time for golf.

How the NSW Court of Appeal defines the fares Uber drivers earn will have implications across the gig economy.

ASIC barrister James Arnott SC struggled to get Star’s former chief lawyer to admit much, beyond the fact that her name was Paula Martin.

From employment and intellectual property disputes to navigating relationship breakdowns, recent high-profile lawsuits have highlighted the many and varied legal risks facing family offices.

The High Court has ruled that indigenous land owners are entitled to "just terms" compensation for acts between 1911 and 1978.

In house lawyer Bethany Lo Russo has made fresh claims against the company in a revised court filing, including alleged attempts to terminate her role at the startup.

The media company isn't relying on a truth defence in its lawsuit with alleged bikie gang leader Angelo Pandeli.

The Hong Kong-based blockchain mining company has taken aim at the corporate regulator’s investigative approach, arguing it did not provide adequate clarity.

The competition and consumer regulator has named surcharging practices as a new enforcement priority as it warned businesses against overcharging customers for payments.

Dialogue Consulting’s long-running competition lawsuit against Meta will force the tech giant to hand over board documents on competitors, including X and TikTok.

The tech company has denied it breached the Fair Work Act in a lawsuit against a software engineer who claims she was underpaid relative to male colleagues.

Sexual harassment and discrimination allegations against Dovetail and its CEO Benjamin Humphrey will be an early test of new cost protections for claimants in similar cases.

Moves by companies to stay up to date in the AI race will create new litigation threats for corporate Australia in 2025.

In-house lawyer Bethany Lo Russo's lawsuit against Dovetail and CEO Benjamin Humphrey is only likely to get more attention within the startup ecosystem and beyond as it plays out in court.

One of Dovetail's most significant investors is "considering" disputed allegations against the co-founder of a portfolio company "with the seriousness they deserve".

The startup’s decision to drop an attempt to suppress allegations it said were “designed to embarrass” was a strategic move, in a case that's put a spotlight on workplace safety.

The customer insights startup has dropped its pursuit of orders to suppress documents outlining a human rights case from its in-house lawyer.

Timber waste recycling company Altus has rejected Mitsui’s claims that it suffered loss or damage due to failed shipments linked to the company’s collapse.

The customer insights startup has told the Federal Court the allegations would be “prejudicial” if made public before there is a decision on whether the case will proceed.