Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Legal professional privilege covers medical exam report: Federal Court

Legal professional privilege covers medical exam report: Federal Court

Judge notes psychologist’s opinion may inform solicitor’s legal advice on conduct of proceeding

NSW Court of Appeal quashes Judicial Commission decision over apprehended bias

NSW Court of Appeal quashes Judicial Commission decision over apprehended bias

Court finds communication between excluded chief judge and commission member raised apprehended bias

Federal Court dismisses application to restore disability support funding

Federal Court dismisses application to restore disability support funding

Court finds no arguable basis for relief despite recognising risk of informal care breakdown

Queensland Supreme Court rejects bid to remove senior counsel from civil proceedings

Queensland Supreme Court rejects bid to remove senior counsel from civil proceedings

Court finds no real risk that counsel's previous prosecutorial role would compromise her objectivity

Victoria court awards indemnity costs against firm in negligence case

Victoria court awards indemnity costs against firm in negligence case

Judge says solicitors breached duty to court, acted in unreasonable and unjustified way

Lawyer who took part in fraud isn’t fit to practise: NSW appeal court

Lawyer who took part in fraud isn’t fit to practise: NSW appeal court

Removal from roll granted, given recent criminal conviction and serious dishonesty involved