Twist in Lisa Wilkinson's court battle with Network 10 before upcoming Bruce Lehrmann defamation case
1 year, 1 month ago

Twist in Lisa Wilkinson's court battle with Network 10 before upcoming Bruce Lehrmann defamation case

Daily Mail  

Network 10 is attempting to shift its legal stoush with Lisa Wilkinson to the Federal Court as the two sides battle over her legal bills in the upcoming Bruce Lehrmann defamation case. Mr Lehrmann is suing Ms Wilkinson and Network 10 in the Federal Court over her 2021 interview with Brittany Higgins, which aired on The Project, with the trial due to begin on Wednesday. Lisa Wilkinson is locked in a separate legal battle with Network 10 in the NSW Supreme Court after she elected to hire her own legal representation for her defamation case with Bruce Lehrmann According to documents filed in the NSW Supreme Court, she claims the broadcaster is refusing to pay two invoices totalling $723,000 in legal fees. Bruce Lehrmann is suing Ms Wilkinson and Network 10 in the Federal Court over her 2021 interview with Brittany Higgins, which aired on The Project, with the trial due to begin on Wednesday In a statement, Network 10 said: 'The lawyers engaged by Lisa Wilkinson have issued invoices for a very substantial amount of money, in excess of $700,000, and in good governance these need to be justified through due process.

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Bruce Lehrmann defamation LIVE: Bruce Lehrmann 'could go bankrupt', costs hearing told
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bruce Lehrmann defamation LIVE: Bruce Lehrmann 'could go bankrupt', costs hearing told

Daily Mail  

Tasha Smithies, the senior litigator who approved Lisa Wilkinson's disastrous Logies speech, said the defamation trial has changed her life. Ms Smithies frank statements were laid bare in an affidavit tendered to the Federal Court during a costs hearing in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case. During the trial in February, she faced brutal cross-examination by Wilkinson's barrister Michael Elliott SC, and …

Bruce Lehrmann weighing up legal options in shock move after judge found that he raped Brittany Higgins
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bruce Lehrmann weighing up legal options in shock move after judge found that he raped Brittany Higgins

Daily Mail  

Bruce Lehrmann is considering an appeal against a federal court ruling after a judge found that he raped Brittany Higgins. Bruce Lehrmann is considering launching an appeal against the ruling by a federal court, after a judge ruled he raped Brittany Higgins Lerhmann is reportedly looking to raise funds from donors in Australia and overseas to cover the legal costs …

Court documents reveal Bruce Lehrmann refused offer to settle defamation action before trial with Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson began
8 months ago

Court documents reveal Bruce Lehrmann refused offer to settle defamation action before trial with Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson began

ABC  

In short: Court documents have revealed Bruce Lehrmann refused an offer to settle with Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson before defamation case hearings began. Court documents have revealed Bruce Lehrmann refused an offer to settle with Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson before defamation case hearings began. Court documents have revealed Bruce Lehrmann refused an offer to settle with …

How key facts at the centre of Brittany Higgins' $2.445m taxpayer-funded compensation payout were WRONG: Judge unpicks her claims
8 months ago

How key facts at the centre of Brittany Higgins' $2.445m taxpayer-funded compensation payout were WRONG: Judge unpicks her claims

Daily Mail  

A judge has ruled that Brittany Higgins won her $2.445 million settlement payout from the Commonwealth despite making a number of false claims. The finding marked the end of Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and television host Lisa Wilkinson, which was launched over the initial broadcast of Ms Higgins rape claims in 2021. Brittany Higgins is pictured with her …

Cost of Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson set to be astronomically high
8 months, 1 week ago

Cost of Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson set to be astronomically high

ABC  

What happened between Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins in a ministerial suite at Parliament House on March 23 2019 has triggered at least a dozen avenues of legal action – so far. Wilkinson's cost dispute suggests a high starting point Lisa Wilkinson took Network Ten to court in a bid to have the network cover her legal fees. A hint …

Public interest in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case has never waned, and there are still questions left unanswered
8 months, 1 week ago

Public interest in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case has never waned, and there are still questions left unanswered

ABC  

As the judge put it, having escaped the lion's den Bruce Lehrmann made the mistake of going back for his hat. Mr Lehrmann launched his defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson over their interview with Brittany Higgins after his trial was abandoned with no findings against him. One of Mr Lehrmann's claims was that he had gone to …

Taylor Auerbach's lawyer argues Bruce Lehrmann's 'silence was deafening' in response to new evidence in defamation case
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Taylor Auerbach's lawyer argues Bruce Lehrmann's 'silence was deafening' in response to new evidence in defamation case

ABC  

In short: The lawyer for former Seven Network producer Taylor Auerbach has argued Bruce Lehrmann's "silence was deafening" in response to the former Seven producer's testimony in the Federal Court last week. The lawyer for former Seven Network producer Taylor Auerbach has argued Bruce Lehrmann's "silence was deafening" in response to the former Seven producer's testimony in the Federal Court …

Brittany Higgins's final submissions to Bruce Lehrmann defamation case published by Federal Court
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Brittany Higgins's final submissions to Bruce Lehrmann defamation case published by Federal Court

ABC  

In short: The Federal Court has published final submissions from Brittany Higgins in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. The Federal Court has published final submissions from Brittany Higgins in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. In submissions published by the Federal Court on Tuesday, Brittany Higgins's lawyer has argued she gave …

How the Seven Network became embroiled in defamation action between Bruce Lehrmann and Network Ten
8 months, 3 weeks ago

How the Seven Network became embroiled in defamation action between Bruce Lehrmann and Network Ten

ABC  

Television news and current affairs in Australia has traditionally been a competitive pursuit. Evidence of Mr Lehrmann's 'wilful dishonesty': Network Ten lawyers Network Ten lawyer Matthew Collins told the court Mr Auerbach's evidence, if accepted, "discloses wilful dishonesty". With the finish line in sight, the Federal Court has provided another twist in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten after …

What does Network Ten's successful bid to reopen Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case mean for a judgment?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

What does Network Ten's successful bid to reopen Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case mean for a judgment?

ABC  

With the finish line in sight, the Federal Court has provided another twist in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson. The commencement of the defamation case came after Mr Lehrmann's criminal trial in the ACT Supreme Court collapsed due to juror misconduct, leaving no findings against him. The defamation trial late last year ran for …

Network Ten's last-minute application to introduce new evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case could delay judgment
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Network Ten's last-minute application to introduce new evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case could delay judgment

ABC  

The Federal Court will today be asked to re-open the defamation case brought by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann, over an interview with Brittany Higgins on The Project in which she first alleged she had been raped. Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten over an episode of The Project in which Brittany Higgins alleged she had been raped at Parliament …

Network Ten makes eleventh-hour application to introduce new evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Network Ten makes eleventh-hour application to introduce new evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case

ABC  

In short: Days before a judgement was set to be handed down, Network Ten has applied to re-open its defence of the defamation case brought by Bruce Lehrmann. Days before a judgement was set to be handed down, Network Ten has applied to re-open its defence of the defamation case brought by Bruce Lehrmann. Network Ten has applied to re-open …

Network Ten lawyer says she did not suggest Lisa Wilkinson amend Logies speech because she believed it was 'entirely consistent' with position on Brittany Higgins
10 months, 1 week ago

Network Ten lawyer says she did not suggest Lisa Wilkinson amend Logies speech because she believed it was 'entirely consistent' with position on Brittany Higgins

ABC  

A lawyer for Network Ten has told the Federal Court she did not suggest high-profile journalist Lisa Wilkinson amend a Logies acceptance speech because she thought she should keep a "consistent" narrative about her interview with Brittany Higgins. The court today heard from Network Ten senior lawyer Tasha Smithies, about whether the network should pay Ms Wilkinson's independent legal costs. …

Network Ten backs down in Federal Court battle with Lisa Wilkinson, agreeing she was entitled to hire her own lawyers in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case
10 months, 1 week ago

Network Ten backs down in Federal Court battle with Lisa Wilkinson, agreeing she was entitled to hire her own lawyers in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case

ABC  

In short: Lisa Wilkinson has won her battle against Network Ten over who should pay her legal costs in the defamation action brought by Bruce Lehrmann. Journalist Lisa Wilkinson has won her battle with Network Ten over who should pay her costs in a defamation case brought by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann. Justice Lee told the court that after …

Lisa Wilkinson says she was 'left alone' to fight Bruce Lehrmann defamation accusation as she seeks legal costs from Network Ten
10 months, 1 week ago

Lisa Wilkinson says she was 'left alone' to fight Bruce Lehrmann defamation accusation as she seeks legal costs from Network Ten

ABC  

In short: Lisa Wilkinson is seeking hundreds of thousands of dollars from Network Ten to pay legal bills accrued during Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case. Wilkinson says she learned of defamation suit from newspaper Ms Wilkinson says her Logies speech was reviewed by Network Ten's legal team and approved "at the highest levels". She told the court the speech was reviewed …

The Federal Court publishes final submissions in defamation trial brought by Bruce Lehrmann, as both sides launch fresh attacks over credibility
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The Federal Court publishes final submissions in defamation trial brought by Bruce Lehrmann, as both sides launch fresh attacks over credibility

ABC  

Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann have argued the former Liberal staffer is entitled to "substantial damages", even if the judge in his defamation trial rejects his denial of having any sexual activity with Brittany Higgins. Key points: The Federal Court publishes final submissions in the defamation trial brought by Bruce Lehrmann Mr Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson over …

Judge orders publisher of 'Feminism Debunked' YouTube channel to appear in court over videos of Bruce Lehrmann hearing
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Judge orders publisher of 'Feminism Debunked' YouTube channel to appear in court over videos of Bruce Lehrmann hearing

ABC  

The judge in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case has ordered the publisher of a YouTube channel to appear in Federal Court to show cause as to why proceedings for contempt should not be brought against him. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson over their coverage of Brittany Higgins's rape allegation The hearing has been …

Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer makes closing arguments in defamation case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson
1 year ago

Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer makes closing arguments in defamation case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson

ABC  

Bruce Lehrmann's barrister has told the Federal Court it cannot rely at all on the evidence of Brittany Higgins, as he made his closing arguments in the defamation case brought by the former Liberal staffer. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers sum up their defamation case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson The former Liberal staffer is suing Wilkinson and …

Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial LIVE BLOG: Lisa Wilkinson's lawyer asks key question about Brittany Higgins' white dress on the night of alleged rape and accuses Bruce Lehrmann of being a 'compulsive
1 year ago

Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial LIVE BLOG: Lisa Wilkinson's lawyer asks key question about Brittany Higgins' white dress on the night of alleged rape and accuses Bruce Lehrmann of being a 'compulsive

Daily Mail  

Justice Lee told the court that no lawyer would have given Lisa Wilkinson the green light to give her Logies speech, so close to a criminal trial. During closing submissions, Wilkinson's barrister Sue Chrysanthou SC said the Logies speech was 'a drop in the ocean' compared with all the information already in the public sphere at that time. Ms Chrysanthou …

What Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial heard from Lisa Wilkinson in Federal Court this week
1 year ago

What Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial heard from Lisa Wilkinson in Federal Court this week

ABC  

Maybe it's the celebrity touch, but the public fascination with Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case has only increased this week. Journalist Lisa Wilkinson's evidence from the witness box provided compelling viewing on the Federal Court's YouTube channel, as she locked horns with Mr Lehrmann's barrister Matthew Richardson. Timing of request for comment Bruce Lehrmann is suing journalist Lisa Wilkinson and Network …

Lisa Wilkinson says she's not a 'cheap, tabloid journalist' as she gives evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial
1 year ago

Lisa Wilkinson says she's not a 'cheap, tabloid journalist' as she gives evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial

ABC  

Veteran journalist Lisa Wilkinson has defended the speech she gave at last year's Logie Awards, which led to a delay in Bruce Lehrmann's criminal trial for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins. Key points: Lisa Wilkinson is providing testimony to the Federal Court Wilkinson is being sued by Bruce Lehrmann over her 2021 interview with Brittany Higgins on The Project …

Court hears former colleague got 'bad vibes' from Bruce Lehrmann, as defamation trial against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson continues
1 year ago

Court hears former colleague got 'bad vibes' from Bruce Lehrmann, as defamation trial against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson continues

ABC  

Bruce Lehrmann's former colleague has told the Federal Court she had "bad vibes" about him and she had decided not to socialise with him based on her "women's intuition". Key points: Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins's former colleague Nikita Irvine says Ms Higgins disclosed the alleged rape to her Ms Irvine told the Federal Court Mr Lehrmann had given her …

Supporting witnesses to be called in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action now that Brittany Higgins's cross-examination is complete
1 year ago

Supporting witnesses to be called in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action now that Brittany Higgins's cross-examination is complete

ABC  

After more than four days in the witness box, Brittany Higgins has concluded her evidence to the Federal Court, in a defamation trial brought by Bruce Lehrmann over an interview with Ms Higgins on The Project. Key points: Brittany Higgins was cross-examined by Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers for three days during her four days in the witness box Ms Higgins is …

Shock twist as Bruce Lehrmann reveals who has been paying his rent - as another Australian TV network is dragged into the case
1 year ago

Shock twist as Bruce Lehrmann reveals who has been paying his rent - as another Australian TV network is dragged into the case

Daily Mail  

Bruce Lehrmann has admitted that the Seven Network has been paying his rent during cross-examination by Lisa Wilkinson's barrister. Wilkinson's barrister, Sue Chrysanthou SC, asked Mr Lehrmann about what he received in exchange for his interview with Seven's Spotlight program earlier this year. Bruce Lehrmann has admitted that the Seven Network has been paying his rent during cross-examination by Lisa …

Bruce Lehrmann denies raping Brittany Higgins on day two of his defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson
1 year, 1 month ago

Bruce Lehrmann denies raping Brittany Higgins on day two of his defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson

ABC  

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has admitted giving "mistaken" evidence to the Australian Federal Police in his interview over the allegation he had raped Brittany Higgins at Parliament House. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann's testimony in his defamation action is the first time he has told a court his account of the night in question Mr Lehrmann has always denied allegations …

Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson begins after ABC settlement
1 year, 1 month ago

Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson begins after ABC settlement

ABC  

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann and the ABC have agreed to settle defamation action over a 2022 National Press Club speech by Brittany Higgins. Key points: The ABC and Bruce Lehrmann agree to settle the former Liberal staffer's defamation action Mr Lehrmann's case against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson continues He is suing over coverage of allegations he raped …

Bruce Lehrmann takes the stand in defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson
1 year, 1 month ago

Bruce Lehrmann takes the stand in defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson

ABC  

Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has, for the first time, testified in court about the events leading up to the alleged rape of his former colleague Brittany Higgins at Parliament House. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson for a February 2021 interview on The Project Even though he wasn't named, Mr Lehrmann says he was …

Lisa Wilkinson 'might be done' at 10 after messy legal fight with Paramount
1 year, 1 month ago

Lisa Wilkinson 'might be done' at 10 after messy legal fight with Paramount

Daily Mail  

A senior Paramount executive has identified one telling clue that Lisa Wilkinson won't be returning to Channel Ten screens. A Paramount executive has pointed out a telling clue that Lisa Wilkinson won't be returning to Channel Ten screens ever again Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Wilkinson for comment. Channel Ten, who is owned by Paramount, unveiled its 2024 …

Judge calls sudden hearing in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case - as it's revealed Lisa Wilkinson is suing Network 10 for legal fees
1 year, 2 months ago

Judge calls sudden hearing in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case - as it's revealed Lisa Wilkinson is suing Network 10 for legal fees

Daily Mail  

The judge presiding over Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case has suddenly called a hearing - the day after it was revealed Lisa Wilkinson launched a civil suit against Network 10. Wilkinson incurred those fees because she hired her own team of defamation specialists to defend her in Mr Lehrmann's case, rather than using Thomson Geer - the firm Network 10 had …

Lisa Wilkinson on tour to give a keynote speech about her 'extraordinary success' in life
1 year, 5 months ago

Lisa Wilkinson on tour to give a keynote speech about her 'extraordinary success' in life

Daily Mail  

Elusive TV personality Lisa Wilkinson will return to the spotlight to deliver yet another keynote speech about her 'extraordinary success' at a regional pub - just days before Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against her kicks off. According to an Lisa Wilkinson will deliver a speech about her 'extraordinary success' at a regional pub - just days before Bruce Lehrmann's defamation …

CCTV bombshell emerges in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case as Network 10 demands anwers
1 year, 5 months ago

CCTV bombshell emerges in Bruce Lehrmann defamation case as Network 10 demands anwers

Daily Mail  

A top silk acting in defamation proceedings involving Bruce Lehrmann has demanded to know why crucial CCTV depicting Mr Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins at Parliament House on the night of her alleged rape has not been disclosed in a subpoena. CCTV showing Brice Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins at Parliament House on the night of her alleged rape was aired on …

Network Ten files defence in defamation case, including questions media outlet says it sent to Bruce Lehrmann
1 year, 9 months ago

Network Ten files defence in defamation case, including questions media outlet says it sent to Bruce Lehrmann

ABC  

Network Ten has laid out its defence in defamation proceedings brought by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann over an interview on The Project alleging the rape of Brittany Higgins. Key points: Network Ten says it will seek to establish that its reporting was true and also rely on the defence of qualified privilege The media company's court documents claim an …

Lisa Wilkinson to rely on qualified privilege in defamation case brought by Bruce Lehrmann
1 year, 9 months ago

Lisa Wilkinson to rely on qualified privilege in defamation case brought by Bruce Lehrmann

ABC  

Journalist Lisa Wilkinson will rely on qualified privilege to defend herself in a defamation case brought by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is suing Lisa Wilkinson and Network Ten over an interview aired by The Project in 2021 Wilkinson's defence says the airing of the interview should be protected under qualified privilege. In his statement of …

Bruce Lehrmann says he was clearly identifiable in initial Brittany Higgins interviews, defamation documents reveal
1 year, 10 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann says he was clearly identifiable in initial Brittany Higgins interviews, defamation documents reveal

ABC  

More details have been revealed about former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action against media companies Network Ten and News Life Media. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann lodged defamation cases against Network Ten and News Life Media this week Mr Lehrmann says two interviews with Ms Higgins were published with indifference to the truth He claims despite not being named he …

Bruce Lehrmann considers suing Lisa Wilkinson and Channel Ten
2 years ago

Bruce Lehrmann considers suing Lisa Wilkinson and Channel Ten

Daily Mail  

He is not chopping wood in Tasmania to pay off his legal fees, despite reports It is understood Lehrmann would claim he was not approached for comment Brittany Higgins first made her rape claims in interview on The Project in 2021 Pictured: Brittany Higgins and Lisa Wilkinson Bruce Lehrmann is considering suing Lisa Wilkinson and Channel 10 for defamation over …

How Lisa Wilkinson's Logies speech could delay Brittany Higgin's rape trial
2 years, 6 months ago

How Lisa Wilkinson's Logies speech could delay Brittany Higgin's rape trial

Daily Mail  

Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgin's rape trial could be delayed as the accused's lawyers seek to have his court case postponed due to the publicity surrounding Lisa Wilkinson's Logies speech. The pair are pictured together at an event Bruce Lehrmann was due to face a jury trial next Monday, but his legal team have asked for the hearing to be …

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