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High Court to hear Meta’s challenge to Cambridge Analytica case
Australian Government Solicitor 2022-09-16 2:08 pm By Christine Caulfield
The High Court will take up Meta's challenge to the privacy commissioner's case over the Cambridge Analytica data breach, giving the court the chance to rule on the jurisdictional reach of Australian regulators in their pursuit of US tech giants.
High Court to hear Whitsundays resort’s appeal of $430,000 damages to worker urinated on
Appeals 2022-09-16 10:49 pm By Cat Fredenburgh
The High Court has taken up the appeal of a Whitsundays resort that was ordered to pay $430,738 to an employee whose roommate in staff accommodation urinated on him after a night of drinking.
Inquiry into Scott Morrison’s multiple ministries calls for public input
Coronavirus 2022-09-13 11:39 pm By Christine Caulfield
The inquiry into former prime minister Scott Morrison's appointment as shadow minister of five government portfolios is now seeking public submissions.
Class action asks High Court to hear appeal over Ruby Princess’s foreign passengers
Amy Reid 2022-09-12 11:17 am By Cindy Cameronne Sydney
A class action against cruise operator Carnival PLC over the 2020 COVID-19 outbreak aboard the Ruby Princess will ask the High Court to hear a challenge to a decision that found a class action waiver for foreign passengers was not unfair.
‘A true colleague’: High Court farewells Justice Keane on last full bench sitting
Courts 2022-09-09 3:52 pm By Cindy Cameronne Sydney
As he approaches his retirement, High Court Justice Patrick Keane was farewelled by the court’s Chief Justice this week, honoured for his "powerful intellect and industry".
ClubsNSW can’t hide contempt of court case against YouTube’s Jordan Shanks
Christopher Withers 2022-09-08 5:03 pm By Sam Matthews
ClubsNSW has lost a bid to keep its contempt of court case against whistleblower Troy Stolz and YouTuber Jordan Shanks secret, with a judge finding “the interests of open justice are paramount”.
CDPP Sarah McNaughton ascends to NSW bench
Courts 2022-09-05 11:28 pm By Cat Fredenburgh
Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions Sarah McNaughton SC has been appointed as a judge on the NSW Supreme Court, bolstering the court's criminal expertise.
Full Court upholds class action waiver in Ruby Princess case
Amy Reid 2022-09-02 9:42 am By Cindy Cameronne Sydney
The Full Federal Court has thrown out a decision that found foreign passengers could join a class action against cruise operator Carnival PLC over the 2020 COVID-19 outbreak aboard the Ruby Princess, finding a class action waiver was not unfair.
High Court Chief Justice says Bar ‘pays a price’ for more female judges
Business of Law 2022-09-01 4:32 pm By Cindy Cameronne Sydney
Chief Justice Susan Kiefel has decried the low number of women barristers appearing in the High Court, questioning whether there is a “price” to pay for state and federal policies focused on appointing more female judges.
Snap Fitness franchisee loses COVID-19 coverage appeal, but ‘conformity clause’ debate still live
Appeals 2022-08-31 11:30 pm By Christine Caulfield
An appeals court has dismissed a challenge brought by a Snap Fitness franchisee to a ruling that found insurer Lloyd’s could rely on a conformity clause in its policy to deny business interruption coverage to the NSW gym for losses related to COVID-19.