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Bruce Lehrmann ordered to pay $2m in costs to Network Ten in possible ‘deal of the century’

Ten’s lawyer says its costs from the failed defamation trial have been calculated at $3.7m but it is seeking a lesser lump sum

The Guardian - AU

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.

Pedestrian.tv

'Deal of the century': Lehrmann hit with $2m legal bill

Bruce Lehrmann's bankruptcy is becoming more likely after he was ordered to pay $2 million to Ten for its costs of defending 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.

AAP

Network Ten requests Bruce Lehrmann pay $200,000 security against cost of appeal

Network asks court to dismiss appeal if Lehrmann fails to comply if such an order is made

The Guardian - AU

'Never in doubt': Wilkinson defends Higgins rape report

A judge erred in ruling that Lisa Wilkinson acted unreasonably before reporting on allegations that Brittany Higgins was raped, the journalist's lawyers claim.

AAP

Bruce Lehrmann knew Brittany Higgins did not consent to sex, Lisa Wilkinson’s lawyers tell court in appeal documents

Exclusive: Defamation trial judge found on balance of probabilities Lehrmann was ‘recklessly indifferent to whether or not there was consent’

The Guardian - AU

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Former PM could give evidence in Reynolds-Higgins case

Liberal senator Linda Reynolds says she'll fight to clear her name in a lawsuit against Brittany Higgins, with Scott Morrison set to potentially give evidence.

AAP

Lehrmann rape hearing adjourned for 'no-case' argument

Lawyers for former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann plan to argue he has no case to answer when rape charges against him return to court.

AAP

Adelaide casino to pay costs on top of $67m penalty

SkyCity Adelaide will have to pay $3 million costs to the regulator on top of a $67 million penalty for admitted breaches of anti-money laundering legislation.

AAP

Some Texas school officials are skeptical that a K-12 curriculum with Christian influences is the lifeline state leaders promise

Proposed lesson plans could improve student performance and help teachers, Texas education officials say. Not all district leaders and education advocates are convinced.

The Texas Tribune

Bruce Lehrmann claims judge denied him ‘fairness’ in defamation loss as he launches appeal

Former political staffer listed no legal firm as acting for him in his notice of appeal lodged on Friday

The Guardian - AU

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.

Pedestrian.tv

Lehrmann lodges last-minute appeal for defamation loss

Bruce Lehrmann will appeal his defamation loss after a judge found claims that he raped fellow Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins were likely true.

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Bruce Lehrmann appeals against federal court judgment in defamation trial that found he raped Brittany Higgins

Justice Michael Lee found former Liberal staffer was not defamed by Lisa Wilkinson and Ten during a broadcast interview with Higgins in February 2021

AAP

Wilkinson's silk charged $8k a day for Lehrmann trial

Journalist Lisa Wilkinson paid thousands of dollars each day for the two barristers she recruited to defend a defamation case by Bruce Lehrmann, documents show.

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

Sackings 'very likely' in pandemic crisis, Qantas says

Qantas staff unlawfully fired in 2020 should get reduced compensation because they would have been fired in 2021 anyway, lawyers for the airline have argued.

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The Guardian - AU

Lisa Wilkinson seeks $1.8m in costs from Ten after defending Bruce Lehrmann defamation claim

Former Project presenter’s barrister tells court broadcaster is dragging its heels on an agreement

AAP

'Limited' chance of Lehrmann paying mammoth legal bill

Bruce Lehrmann will be on the hook for millions in costs after his defamation case spectacularly failed, but a judge says Ten may not get its money back.

The Canberra Times

Wilkinson's multimillion-dollar legal bill revealed in court

Journalist and Network Ten still battling over defamation costs.

The Canberra Times

ACT's top judge on Lehrmann trial, media circus and 'that' defamation case

Chief Justice speaks her mind after jurisdiction is publicly bulldozed.

AAP

Union court claim for sacked Qantas staff 'unrealistic'

A union's claim that unlawfully retrenched Qantas staff would still work there flew in the face of reality, a judge has said during a hearing on compensation.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Bruce Lehrmann ordered to pay Ten’s legal costs; former AFL player dies at 29; and voice to parliament book wins award

Costs of failed defamation trial estimated to be between $8m and $10m

The Canberra Times

Lehrmann ordered to pay significant chunk of Ten's legal fees

'There are no real winners in this litigation.'

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