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Seven faces suit over report accusing Jarryd Hayne fan of spitting at rape victim
Defamation 2022-04-26 6:55 pm By Sam Matthews Melbourne

A man who said he was falsely accused by a Seven journalist of spitting at the rape victim of former NRL star Jarryd Hayne has sued the broadcaster for defamation.

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‘Most expensive silk in Australia’: ASIC to argue ex-Tennis Australia boss must pay for ‘luxuries’
Aaron Weinstock 2022-04-11 11:14 pm By Christine Caulfield Melbourne

Almost half of the $3 million in legal costs incurred by former Tennis Australia president Steven Healy in successfully defending against the regulator’s case over the broadcast rights to the Open were for “luxuries of litigation” that he should pay for himself, ASIC has told a court.

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High Court awards Paralympian $6.75M for fall in campdrafting competition
Appeals 2022-04-06 5:21 pm By Sam Matthews Melbourne

The High Court has ordered a sports association to pay $6.75 million to a woman who suffered a serious spinal injury after falling during a campdrafting competition in Ellerston, New South Wales, overturning an appeals court decision that cleared the association of negligence.

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Ex-Herbert Smith Freehills lawyer disqualified from feud with former Tennis Australia boss, ASIC says
Aaron Weinstock 2022-04-01 7:02 pm By Christine Caulfield Melbourne

A Federal Court registrar overseeing a costs dispute between ASIC and former Tennis Australia president Steven Healy worked in the practice group where the costs were accrued and should recuse herself, the regulator has said.

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Djokovic to leave Australia after losing court battle over cancelled visa
Australian Government Solicitor 2022-01-14 10:46 pm By Christine Caulfield Melbourne

Tennis star Novak Djokovic’s challenge to the Immigration Minister’s decision revoking his visa was unanimously dismissed Sunday, clearing the way for his removal and crushing his hopes for another Australian Open title.

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Ex-Tennis Australia president loses bid for $4.3M in indemnity costs against ASIC
Aaron Weinstock 2021-11-05 9:04 pm By Cindy Cameronne Sydney

Former Tennis Australia president Steven Healy has lost his bid for $4.3 million in indemnity costs against ASIC over its failed case over the rights to the Australian Open, with a judge finding the regulator’s case against him had “reasonable prospects of success” before trial.

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Embattled Sports Flick founder brings $12.7M case against former investors
ASIC 2021-10-25 2:34 pm By Christine Caulfield Sydney

The founder of troubled sports streaming start-up Sports Flick has filed a $12.7 million lawsuit against former investors seeking to be reinstated as director and shareholder of the company.

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Sam Newman, Donald Scott settle defamation suit over iconic AFL pic
Arnold Bloch Leibler 2021-09-20 4:25 pm By Miklos Bolza Sydney

A defamation case brought by former footy show host Sam Newman and AFL veteran Donald Scott against sports photographer Wayne Ludbey over comments made about a historic image of indigenous AFL footballer Nicky Winmar has settled.

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Brother of NBA star wins $550,000 in defamation damages against sister
Barry Dean 2021-09-14 4:32 pm By Christine Caulfield Melbourne

The sister of NBA star Ben Simmons has been ordered to pay $550,000 in damages to half-brother Sean Tribe for a series of Tweets alleging Tribe sexually molested her as a child.

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Seven wins pre-case docs from Cricket Australia in battle over summer broadcast
Albert Dinelli 2021-08-27 4:28 pm By Christine Caulfield Melbourne

Cricket Australia must hand over documents to Seven West Media as the TV network weighs potential legal action for damages against the league over the quality of the 2020-2021 summer cricket season.

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