JB Hi-Fi facing lawsuit over extended warranties allegedly offering the same rights you get for free
If you're standing at the counter about to fork out thousands of dollars for the latest flat screen television you want to know if it…
Officials fight Prop. 8 donors
LOS ANGELES AND SACRAMENTO — In the latest skirmish over Proposition 8, the state’s ethics agency and Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown filed briefs in federal court…
Supreme Court mulls California officials’ Facebook activity
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday over whether the 1st Amendment helps or hurts public officials who use their personal Facebook pages to communicate…
Federal government spent $100 million on now abandoned nuclear waste dump near Kimba
The federal resources minister has revealed that the Australian government spent more than $100 million on the now abandoned plan to build a nuclear waste…
Another Joyce legacy? Qantas’ treatment of its workers inspired an attempt to overhaul the law
The Albanese government introduced new legislation to parliament last week that angered some employer lobby groups.But there was a lot going on in the news…
SkyCity Adelaide Casino sets aside $45m to cover potential penalty, court case continues
The operator of the Adelaide Casino says it has put aside $45 million to cover a potential civil penalty from an anti-money laundering case in the…
Legal fight between Yindjibarndi and Andrew Forrest cuts to the heart of Australia’s native title rights
Within the airy, octagonal walls of a makeshift courtroom this week, Lyn Cheedy wiped away tears as she recounted to the court the awful spilt…
Vaccine developer gives evidence during Warren Tredrea’s unfair dismissal hearing
An Adelaide vaccine developer has told a court "even a completely vaccinated workplace" would not stop the transmission of COVID-19 in the unfair dismissal case…
Class action launched against AGL over alleged competition and consumer law breaches
AGL Energy Limited has been served with class action proceedings relating to part of its National Energy Market (NEM) operations.Key points:The class action has been launched…
ASIC sues TerraCom Limited and senior company figures after allegations it faked coal quality reports
The corporate watchdog has launched legal action against the operator of a Clermont mine, after allegations it faked coal quality reports.Key points:ASIC has commenced civil penalty…
Kanye West goes quiet on lawsuit against Melbourne burger shop, court hears
Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has failed to engage with a lawsuit he instigated against a Melbourne burger shop which shares the name…
Bruce Lehrmann says he was clearly identifiable in initial Brittany Higgins interviews, defamation documents reveal
More details have been revealed about former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action against media companies Network Ten and News Life Media.Key points:Bruce Lehrmann lodged defamation…
Bruce Lehrmann lodges defamation cases against Ten Network and News Life Media
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has lodged two defamation cases, one against the Ten Network and the other against News Life Media in the Federal…
Lachlan Murdoch claims Crikey ‘benefited financially’ from defamation case
News outlet Crikey wanted to be sued by Lachlan Murdoch and "benefited financially" from a wave of new subscribers sparked by the defamation case, a court…