Virgin accused of refusing disabled twins toilet access The family of twins with mobility issues has sued Virgin Australia for discrimination after the boys were allegedly refused access to the closest lavatory. AAP · Jul 7
Federal Court Strikes Down Immigration-Related Subpoenas of Minnesota Officials on Anti-Commandeering Grounds The court ruled the subpoenas were part of an unconstitutional effort to coerce Minnesota state and local governments into giving up their immigration "sanctuary" policies. Reason · Jun 22
Compendium of Writings About Birthright Citizenship Links to my writings on this important issue about to be decided by the Supreme Court. Reason · Jun 22
Female-Only App Founder Launches New Court Fight After Trans Inclusion Ruling Sall Grover, founder of a female-only social platform, challenges a Federal Court ruling on gender discrimination, seeking clarity on women's rights to single-sex spaces in Australia. International Business Times UK · Jun 15
JPMorgan Scandal Credibility Questioned as Chirayu Rana Vows to Release 'Substantial New Evidence' After Lawyer Exit Chirayu Rana, a former JPMorgan banker, is moving his lawsuit to federal court, promising new evidence in a high-profile legal battle involving allegations of abuse and discrimination. International Business Times UK · Jun 10
Federal Court Invalidates Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee as Illegal Usurpation of Congress' Power to Tax The ruling relies in part on the Supreme Court's decision in the tariff case. Reason · Jun 8
NSW:'Bizarre': fight over Bruce Lehrmann's diary ramps up A federal government bid to keep "classified" information written by Bruce Lehrmann in his diary has been labelled as bizarre in court. AAP · Jun 4
'Bizarre': fight over Bruce Lehrmann's diary ramps up A federal government bid to keep "classified" information written by Bruce Lehrmann in his diary has been labelled as bizarre in court. AAP · Jun 4
Landmark lawsuit over kids' backpacks sold by Amazon Australia's consumer watchdog has taken the world's biggest retailer to court over accusations it failed to comply with button battery safety warnings. AAP · May 29
AAP · May 27 FED:'Grossly negligent': Westpac cops $26 million penalty The Federal Court has slugged Westpac with a $26 million penalty for failing to respond to customers who were facing financial hardship.
AAP · May 27 Banks on notice as Westpac fined for failing clients Banking giant Westpac has been slugged with a $26 million penalty for failing to support customers in need, a decision an expert says sends a clear message.
AAP · May 21 'Underpaid, overworked' managers sue Rebel Sports Rebel Sport has been hit by a class action by frustrated managers claiming they were made to work for free and were not paid the necessary penalty rates.
Euronews · May 21 Australian court fines Musk's X close to €400,000 for not disclosing data to online safety watchdog The initial violation notice was sent by Australian authorities to Twitter Inc shortly before billionaire Elon Musk acquired the company and renamed it to X. The social media platform’s attorneys argued that the fine was not justified as the violation came during a period of change and transition.
AAP · May 21 VIC:X Corp fined $650k over child abuse notice failure A tech giant has admitted it failed to comply with Australian regulations, three years after it was first notified of the issue.
AAP · May 21 X Corp fined $650k over child abuse notice failure A tech giant has admitted it failed to comply with Australian regulations, three years after it was first notified of the issue.
The Independent UK · May 21 Australian judge fines X $465,000 for online safety breach after 3-year court battle An Australian judge has fined X Corp. $465,000 for failing to provide information to an online safety watchdog about how it tackled child sexual exploitation content
The Conversation · May 20 Politics with Michelle Grattan: Margaret Thornton on the landmark Tickle v Giggle transgender case Last week, the Federal Court found a transgender woman, Roxanne Tickle, had been directly discriminated against when she was removed from a women-only social media app, Giggle for Girls.
AAP · May 19 'Unlawful': Lehrmann slams secret corruption hearings Ex-political staffer Bruce Lehrmann claims he was gagged and denied justice after giving evidence at secret hearings during an anti-corruption probe.
The Conversation · May 15 A historic court victory has upheld transgender rights in Australia. A legal academic explains why After a years-long legal battle, the Federal Court of Australia has handed down a judgment in a landmark case about gender discrimination law. It found a transgender woman was directly discriminated against on the basis of gender by being refused access to a women-only social media app.