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Former students accuse Victorian high school of ‘unbearable’ racial discrimination
Education 2021-07-22 10:32 pm By Bianca Hrovat

A group of Jewish and Israeli former students have accused a Victorian secondary school of “breaking (their) soul” and violating their human rights by allowing racially-charged bullying to proliferate in its classrooms.

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Sydney man defamed by Fairfax hit-and-run story loses bid to up damages 
Acting Justice Carolyn Simpson 2021-07-22 10:24 pm By Bianca Hrovat

An appeals court  has thrown out an appeal by a Sydney man who sought greater damages for being incorrectly named in media reports as the driver in a fatal hit-and-run.

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Appeals court paves way for $915M museum despite ‘irony’ of Willow Grove removal
Appeals 2021-07-21 4:37 pm By Bianca Hrovat

A resident group’s last ditch attempt to prevent the NSW government from relocating a locally significant heritage building has been dismissed by the NSW Supreme Court of Appeal, paving the way for the development of a $915 million museum in Parramatta.

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Self-proclaimed financial guru Roger Munro pleads guilty to defrauding investors
Financial Services 2021-07-20 9:21 pm By Bianca Hrovat

Failed financial advisor Dr Roger Munro faces up to 12 years imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud at the Brisbane District Court on Monday. 

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‘A hint, a wink or a nod’: Appeals court says harassment need not be sexually explicit
Appeals 2021-07-20 4:08 pm By Bianca Hrovat

An appeals court has upheld a $100,000 sexual harassment judgment against a Sanitarium-owned company for designing, displaying and distributing a poster featuring a worker alongside the words “feel great – lubricate”.

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In-N-Out Burger doubles down on trade mark protection with latest lawsuit 
Baker McKenzie 2021-07-19 2:14 pm By Bianca Hrovat

Popular American fast food chain In-N-Out Burger is doubling down on alleged bootlegged burger branding, once again going after an Australian company for allegedly using its trade marked name and logo to turn a profit.

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Culture Kings hits back at Mike Tyson lawsuit over ‘misleading’ t-shirts
Competition & Consumer Protection 2021-07-15 7:25 pm By Bianca Hrovat

Australian streetwear retailer Culture Kings has hit back at a lawsuit by former world boxing champion and self-proclaimed “baddest man on the planet” Mike Tyson, denying allegations that it misled customers by using his image on its t-shirts. 

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Judge admonished for ‘complete lack of intellectual engagement’ in migration case
Appeals 2021-07-15 2:18 pm By Bianca Hrovat

A Federal Court judge has admonished Federal Circuit Court Judge Sandy Street for “a complete lack of intellectual engagement” in considering whether an Indian migrant engaged in a sham marriage in order to stay in Australia.

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Sky News, Jacinta Price hit with defamation suit by news outlet over domestic violence claims
Defamation 2021-07-14 4:22 pm By Bianca Hrovat

Independent online news outlet First Nations Telegraph has filed defamation proceedings against News Corp’s 24-hour news channel Sky News Australia and Alice Springs deputy mayor Jacinta Price over comments she allegedly made on the controversial TV program Outsiders.

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Jones Day partner appointed Westpac’s new group GC
Financial Services 2021-07-14 1:26 pm By Bianca Hrovat

A senior partner at Jones Day and member of the advisory committee to the Australian Law Reform Commission has been appointed Westpac’s new group general counsel.

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