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Google-owned Fitbit sued over refund rights

Google-owned fitness tech firm Fitbit has been dragged to federal court over claims it misled Australians about their refund rights.

The New Daily

Federal Court Temporarily Halts Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

It's the first of several court challenges to achieve any level of success. The Supreme Court rejected a separate challenge on Friday.

Reason

Federal Court Issues Dubious Decision Dismissing Six-State Lawsuit Against Biden Loan Forgiveness Program for Lack of Standing [Updated]

The ruling is based on badly flawed reasoning, and may well be overturned on appeal. Even if it isn't, the plaintiff states have an obvious way to get around it.

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Court not 'adviser' in Sydney Trains spat

A judge won't be "a mere adviser" in an industrial spat between the rail union and Sydney Trains given that Opal card readers won't be turned off this week.

AAP

Bingo boss admits waste cartel conduct

The former chief executive of waste management firm Bingo Industries has pleaded guilty to two cartel charges for a price-fixing scheme in Sydney.

AAP

Hanson to pay $250k for defaming former Hunter senator Brian Burston

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson will have to pay $250,000 in damages after defaming former senator Brian Burston despite a judge finding he sexually harassed female staff.

Newcastle Herald

Pauline Hanson to pay $250k for defamation

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has to pay $250,000 for defaming ex-senator Brian Burston, but he still faces her sexual discrimination case against him.

AAP

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Lafarge cement company paid ISIS to run plant in Syria, will pay $778 million in fines

A major international cement company will has pleaded guilty in Brooklyn Federal Court to giving financial support to ISIS, will forfeit $687 million and pay the U.S. government nearly $91 million in fines, prosecutors said.

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YIKES: The NSW Government’s Set To Take The Rail Union To Court Over Its Opal Machine Plan

The NSW Government looks set to take the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) to Federal Court over its plan to shut down Opal readers.

Pedestrian.tv

Hillsong Church denies misleading Australian charities investigators in whistleblower Fair Work case

Global megachurch Hillsong files its defence in Federal Court, denying allegations it unfairly suspended a whistleblower who complained about financial misconduct inside the organisation.

ABC News

A Melb Artist Is Suing In Federal Court After Funding Was Pulled For Self-Insemination Project

The art projects explores stigma around queer pregnancy.

Pedestrian.tv

COVID-19 outbreak on Ruby Princess 'not some accident', court told

The class action on behalf of those who sailed aboard the ill-fated Ruby Princess cruise has begun in the Federal Court.

ABC News

'Black slave': Council sued for alleged racial discrimination

The plaintiff alleges that she experienced six incidents of racial discrimination.

The Canberra Times

Tenant advocates call for halt to public housing evictions 'without grounds' after human rights complaint

Tenancy rights organisations have called on the WA government to cease evicting public housing residents under "no-grounds" provisions after a Federal Court injunction and a racial discrimination complaint.

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Canada’s top court hearing challenge to US border asylum pact

Rights groups argue Safe Third Country Agreement violates Canada’s constitution and the rights of asylum seekers.

AAP

WA youth prison could face more lockdowns

Lawyers will seek a Federal Court injunction on the transfer of children to a standalone unit at a maximum-security adult prison in Western Australia.

ABC News

Lawyers to file Federal Court bid to halt transfer of children from Banksia Hill to Casuarina Prison

Lawyers are set to file an application to the Federal Court by the end of the week to stop the WA government from transferring children from the Banksia Hill Juvenile Detention Centre to Casuarina Prison.

AAP

Expulsion threat to Russian embassy battle

Australia and Russia have clashed in the Federal Court, with the latter challenging the decision to have the lease for their new embassy terminated.

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AAP

Aldi underpaid Sydney workers, judge finds

The Federal Court has found supermarket chain Aldi underpaid workers at a Sydney distribution centre by making them commence work before their rostered start.

AAP

Santos gas project appeal expedited

The Federal Court has set a date to hear an appeal against a Tiwi Islander's legal victory that stopped Santos drilling at a Northern Territory gas project.

ABC News

Harvey Norman, Latitude sued for allegedly misleading customers about 'no deposit', 'interest-free' payments

Harvey Norman and Latitude are being sued in the Federal Court for allegedly misleading customers about "no deposit" and "interest-free" payment methods.

ABC News

Qoin class action approaches crucial date in Federal Court

A crucial date is approaching the almost year-long class action against digital currency Qoin, with applicants required to pay for potential court costs should their legal case prove unsuccessful.

The Conversation

A class action against Optus could easily be Australia's biggest: here's what is involved

With the Optus data breach exposing almost 10 million current and former customers to identity theft, law firms are circling for what could end up being the biggest – and most valuable – class action case in Australian legal history.

The Canberra Times

'Serious nature of allegations': ACT govt defends suspension of senior doctor

The suspension would maintain the integrity of an investigation, the government says.

AAP

Appeal against Tiwi man's win over Santos

The Federal Court will hear an appeal next month against a Tiwi Islander's legal victory that stopped Santos drilling at a Northern Territory gas project.

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