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Florida Man Sentenced To Prison For Airbnb Fraud Scheme

Florida man sentenced to over 4 years for wire fraud and defrauding landlords and pandemic-relief program in Manhattan federal court.

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Federal Court Blocks Biden's Income-Based Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

The SAVE plan would have dramatically reduced the amount borrowers were required to pay back before receiving forgiveness—and cost taxpayers almost $500 billion over the next decade.

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Court hits CFMEU with worksite protest restrictions

The Federal Court has placed restrictions on CFMEU workers at Cross River Rail worksites across Brisbane after industrial action flared.

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CFMEU fined $168k over 'thuggish' bullying on worksite

The embattled union representing construction workers has had fines totalling $168,000 imposed by a court over "thuggish" bullying against safety inspectors.

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Court dismisses allegations hospital tried to silence doctor

Doctor alleged hospital took adverse actions against her.

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Aboriginal legal agency sacking breached Fair Work Act

The Federal Court has found Northern Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency unfairly dismissed its former chief executive, as it faces serious financial concerns.

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Bruce Lehrmann Ordered To Cough Up $2M To Channel 10 Following Defamation Lawsuit

Bruce Lehrmann has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay Network 10 $2 million in legal fees for his failed defamation case.

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Trial date set for Reynolds-Higgins defamation battle

A four- to five-week trial has been set down for Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds' high-profile defamation lawsuit against her former staffer Brittany Higgins.

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Legal challenge to NSW mines over barrier reef impact

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek is facing a Federal Court challenge over the potential impact on the Great Barrier Reef of extending coal mines in NSW.

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Federal Court Rules 3 of 11 Plaintiff States Have Standing to Challenge Biden's New Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The decision allows the lawsuit to proceed, albeit with fewer plaintiffs.

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Landlord claims Lehrmann caused $13k in property damage

Bruce Lehrmann is facing claims for almost $20,000 to cover damage and rental loss from the owner of a luxury property in Sydney.

AAP

Texas Public Library Can't Remove Books About 'Butts and Farts,' Federal Judge Says

The court ruled that it is unconstitutional for officials to remove library books with the "intent to deprive patrons of access to ideas with which they disagree."

Reason

Advocate given second chance in robodebt document fight

Human rights activist Justin Warren has won an appeal in a long-running legal battle to access documents behind the botched robodebt scheme.

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Australia's Esafety Commissioner Drops Case Against X Corp

eSafety Commissioner drops Federal Court case against X Corp over stabbing video, citing cost. Legal action continues in Administrative Appeals Tribunal. E...

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Elon Musk says he won a battle for free speech in court, but it won’t stop the war for social media regulation

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has dropped its Federal Court case against X relating to tweets distributing the footage of the Wakeley church stabbing.

The Independent UK

Australian online watchdog drops court case against X over stabbing video

Australia’s online safety watchdog has dropped her Federal Court case aimed at forcing X Corp. to take down a video of a Sydney bishop being stabbed

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'Untenable': judge tosses $1m Latitude privacy lawsuit

A privacy lawsuit filed against financial service firm Latitude over a data breach has been dumped after a judge ruled the case had little chance of success.

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X labels eSafety church case drop a win for free speech

Elon Musk's X has warned of legal powers used to censor speech after the eSafety Commissioner dropped a court battle over videos of a Sydney church stabbing.

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Bruce Lehrmann Returns To Lion’s Den, Lodges Appeal Against His Channel 10 Defamation Loss

Bruce Lehrmann has filed for an appeal against his historic defamation defeat in April. He will be representing himself.

The Canberra Times

More details from Wilkinson's multi-million dollar legal bill

And what a top defamation silk charges for a day in court.

AAP

Reynolds and Higgins defamation case peace talks halted

Senator Linda Reynolds says she is disappointed mediation talks with Brittany Higgins over allegedly defamatory social media posts have not ended the matter.

AAP

Firefighter union loses case against Victorian minister

The United Firefighters Union has lost its Federal Court bid after a judge found Victoria's attorney-general did not coerce Fire Rescue Victoria.

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Environment group loses appeal over coal, gas projects

The full bench of the Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by campaigners related to how the federal environment minister considers fossil fuel projects.

Reason

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Firearm privacy, trial transcripts, and a Good Samaritan.

Reason

Federal Court Rules Laws Restricting Interstate Travel for Abortion Violate the Right to Travel

The decision addresses an important issue left open by the Supreme Court's decision reversing Roe v. Wade.

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