The Latest Breaking News from Federal Court

American legal experts have taken the stand in Federal Court as lawyers for the social network known as X argue it should not have to pay Twitter's fines.

Canadian society is progressing deeper into the digital age. Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies — like the generative AI ChatGPT and the legal platform Harvey — are increasingly shaping judicial processes and legal systems, including in the adjudication of intricate cases.

House-bound 'domestic servant' paid less than 65c an hour for years.

The High Court is facing the "exquisite dilemma" of deciding whether the benefits of wide judicial immunity outweigh the potential harm to wronged individuals.

The High Court is hearing arguments on judges' immunity from being sued and if a man traumatised behind bars after being wrongly jailed is entitled to damages.

The intersection between media and the law has been dissected by former ABC chair Ita Buttrose and a Federal Court Justice at an annual conference.

Fortescue has vehemently rejected claims it had "unclean hands" after surveilling former employees accused of stealing confidential green iron trade secrets.

Conversations between AFL club Hawthorn staff and Indigenous players aired in court papers allegedly show racist remarks and players urged to end relationships.

AFL premiership coach Alastair Clarkson hopes he is called to appear in Federal Court after documents were lodged as part of the ongoing Hawthorn racism saga.