High Court judgments: September 2026
CCDM Holdings LLC v India [2026] HCA 9 and In Hopper v Victoria [2026] HCA 11
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“Somebody get these beggars out of here!” – FCA grants extended site blocking orders to protect The Odyssey from online piracy
William Bevan considers new copyright precedent set by the Federal Court granting extended site blocking orders and urgent interlocutory relief in Universal City Studios Productions LLLP v Telstra Limited (No 2) [2026].
Risk alert: Escalation in cyber crime – call before you pay!
Law Mutual warns small practices of rising email fraud, urging robust cybersecurity, staff training and independent telephone verification before transferring funds.
Franchising law updates: The latest reforms, enforcement trends and case law
Steve Pynt and Isobel Millward consider several recent judgments in the Australian franchising sector including Bakers Delight v Fair Work Ombudsman [2025].
Case note: A question of impartiality for retired Family Court judge
Keleigh Robinson and Craig Nichol from the Family Law Book summarise Tanit [2026].
Case note: The Full Court divides $153 million asset pool in estate of deceased husband
Keleigh Robinson and Craig Nichol from the Family Law Book summarise Shehu & Vicario [2026].
Whistleblower claims clarified: Full Court confirms the subjective test for employer liability
Simon Rogers considers the Full Court's decision reinforcing the importance of documented decision-making in Reiche v Neometals Ltd [2026].
A snapshot of childhood in WA: Five key challenges shaping the future
Isobel Millward, Juris Doctor student at UWA, considers the trends and areas of concern identified in the 2026 report from the Commissioner for Children and Young People WA.
High Court endorses Nauru removal regime and narrows challenges to third-country deportations
Nicholas Hodgkinson explains why the High Court upheld Nauru removals and validated retrospective legislation in TCXM v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2026].
Consequences of ‘aiding and abetting’ a contravention of parenting orders
Keleigh Robinson and Craig Nichol from the Family Law Book discuss Paige & Bellanger [2026].
LPP and regulatory investigations: The ethics of compliance
Gad Coffie, Dr Sue Kee and Dr Brett Davies examine the ethical and practical challenges of protecting legal professional privilege during regulatory investigations and compliance obligations.
Upheld: Orders for Aboriginal child to live with kinship mother
Keleigh Robinson and Craig Nichol from the Family Law Book discuss Hronn & Tracey (No.2) [2026].
High Court judgments: June 2026
SunshineLoans Pty Ltd v Australian Securities and Investments Commission [2026] and EGH19 v Commonwealth [2026].
Control, concealment and consequences
Keleigh Robinson and Craig Nichol from the Family Law Book discuss Pryor (No.2) [2026].
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