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Case notes

A practitioner has been reprimanded for failing to exercise ‘appropriate forensic judgment’ by filing an affidavit that included explicit material.
This case provides an interesting addition to the evolving conversation on the significance of social media and its place in the courtroom.
Matisse Fennessy, Grace van Baarle
The Federal Court has considered several ethical issues regarding conflicts and the inherent jurisdiction of the court.
Grace van Baarle, Matisse Fennessy
A decision by the Full Court has provided opportunity for the Federal Court to clarify the rights of passengers travelling across different countries and legal systems.
Jemma Barnard
The wife had previously attended a law firm for an initial consultation, before that firm was retained by the husband.
Sarah Millar
The accident occurred when a Subaru Impreza, fleeing police at high speed, attempted to overtake the plaintiff’s Subaru WRX and collided with its driver’s side.
Beth Rolton
The husband died unexpectedly in 2023 but had not discharged his obligation to pay the wife and two children pursuant to the 2022 orders.
Craig Nicol, Keleigh Robinson
The High Court in Birketu was required to resolve the position as to the right to recover legal costs of employed solicitors.
Tasman Ash Fleming
The conduct was peppered with personal attacks and views in relation to a person who the respondent knew was vulnerable.
Sarah Millar
There was an agreed miscalculation as to the assessment of damages in the primary judgment.
Karla Macpherson
A recent case decision provides a reminder about professionalism in the courtroom.
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