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Federal Court Blocks Texas Prosecution of Netflix Over Cuties

Judge Michael Truncale (E.D. Tex.) issued a preliminary injunction, including against pending prosecutions, concluding that the film is likely fully constitutionally protected, and that the prosecutor's theory that it contains child pornography is likely unsound. Federal courts generally abstain from blocking pending state prosecutions, under the so-called Younger abstention doctrine.…

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PEP-11 hoping Scott Morrison's rejection will be overturned by Albanese government

PEP-11 proponents say gas urgently needed

Newcastle Herald

Blue Sky crash spurs second class action

Angry shareholders have filed a second class action over Blue Sky's 2019 implosion when its market value was wiped unexpectedly.

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NAB blasted for incorrect customer fees

The Federal Court has found that National Australia Bank engaged in unconscionable conduct by overcharging customers in periodic payment fees for several years.

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Pauline Hanson appeals defamation loss

Pauline Hanson has appealed a Federal Court judgment ordering her to pay $250,000 for defaming ex-senator Brian Burston.

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‘Uncontested’ Caddick assets to be sold

Jewellery and designer goods previously owned by Melissa Caddick will go under the hammer following a court order.

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'Uncontested' Caddick assets to be sold

A lawyer for the receivers of Melissa Caddick's estate has obtained a court order permitting the sale of "uncontested" assets previously owned by the fraudster.

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Robodebt faces a reckoning as royal commission begins

Deanna Amato never imagined she would take on the federal government in court. But then, in 2018, she opened her tax return and received a shock: her entire refund had been seized.

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Federal Court Upholds Cruel, Unconstitutional St. Louis Ban on Sharing Food with Homeless

The ordinance governing how food can be shared is designed to make it next to impossible to share food.

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Seven in court over $450m cricket contract

Seven will contest the quality of last season's BBL, where lower-grade players were used when compared to the IPL, in its court fight with Cricket Australia.

AAP

AFP seeks controls on terror advocate

The Federal Court has been asked to impose restrictions on a NSW far-right extremist after his release from jail.

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Brother of slain Sydney underworld figure remains behind bars due to fear of 'retaliation'

The Federal Court dismisses Youssef Ahmad's application for parole due to fear he poses a risk to the community following the execution of his gangland figure brother.

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Cricket Tas sex harassment case thrown out

A judge has dismissed an application by the woman who was embroiled in a texting saga with former Australian Test cricket captain Tim Paine after delays.

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Australian government ordered to mediate with Indonesians jailed in adult prisons while still children

The Federal Court orders the Commonwealth to enter mediation with at least 120 Indonesians who were children when they were put in adult prisons.

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Russian magnate's power 'transcends ties'

Billionaire businessman Alexander Abramov can influence the Russian government even without direct political ties, a lawyer has suggested.

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NSW rail union to wait months for court

The fight between the NSW government and the rail union is no closer to being resolved with a months-long wait anticipated before the case returns to court.

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ASIC sues BPS Financial Limited, company behind cryptocurrency Qoin, in Federal Court

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is prosecuting Gold Coast digital currency Qoin in the Federal Court over alleged false, misleading or deceptive statements.

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Aboriginal leader seeks mine compensation

A Northern Territory mine granted approval in the 1960s is at the centre of a Federal Court compensation claim by an Aboriginal clan.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Newcastle Herald

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.

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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.

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