Murdoch v Private Media Pty Ltd (No 4) [2023] FCA 114
30-1-23 / Michael Hodge KC — Media & Defamation
Further interlocutory application by Mr Murdoch to amend his originating application and statement of claim in relation to the defamation proceeding Murdoch v Private Media Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 1275. In these proceedings, Mr Murdoch also sought to join senior officers of Private Media as respondents. Michael Hodge KC (leading…
Murdoch v Private Media Pty Ltd (No 2) [2023] FCA 1607
22-12-22 / Michael Hodge KC — Media & Defamation
Interlocutory applications regarding the strike out of pleadings and submissions on costs for interlocutory hearings in relation to Murdoch v Private Media Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 1275. Michael Hodge KC (leading C Amato) appeared for the respondents, instructed by Marque Lawyers. The judgment is published here.
Murdoch v Private Media Pty Ltd (No 3) [2023] FCA 1608
22-12-22 / Michael Hodge KC — Media & Defamation
Application for supplementary discovery and interrogatories, as well as an application for joinder and amendment of pleadings in relation to Murdoch v Private Media Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 1275. Michael Hodge KC (leading C Amato) appeared for the respondents, instructed by Marque Lawyers. The judgment is published here.
16-12-22 / Michael Hodge KC — Competition & Consumer
Mr Clancy and Mr So had over some years undertaken several subdivisions and developments together. Their most recent development was in respect of property referred to as the “Carver’s Reach Estate” and they had utilised corporate vehicles to undertake the development. Mr Clancy’s corporate interests had commenced these proceedings under…
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v BlueScope Steel Limited (No 5) [2022] FCA 1475
9-12-22 / Michael Hodge KC — Competition & Consumer
Concerning allegations to induce certain suppliers of flat steel products to contravene the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) (Act) by arriving at an understanding containing cartel provisions. Proceedings were initiated in 2019. There was related judgment in 2021. Michael Hodge KC (leading J Clark, S Chordia and R Pietriche) appeared for…
