UPDATED: A Guide to Hird v ASADA Appeal
The directions hearing before Justice Kenny on 9 October 2014 has supplied both a timetable and insights into the forthcoming appeal. This post will outline the…
Further scrutiny needed: Why James Hird’s appeal should proceed
James Rowland argues that the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia should examine thoroughly the basis on which the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) jointly investigated potential anti-doping…
Round Two: How might a Full Court approach James Hird’s appeal?
The coach of Essendon Football Club, James Hird, has appealed the Federal Court’s decision dismissing his claim against the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA). Essendon has…
More than a ball game: Understanding Essendon & Hird v ASADA Judgment
The Federal Court judgment deciding against Essendon and James Hird constitutes 500 paragraphs. For those of us who prefer a sprint to a marathon, Chris Kaias…
Putting our hard hats on – Pros and cons of Essendon appeal
For this hypothetical scenario let us put aside our allegiances. You are a Board member of an AFL football team. The team might face a supplements…
No fence sitting: Essendon and James Hird learn the hard way
Justice Middleton delivered judgment on Friday, 19 September 2014 in the Federal Court of Australia. He dismissed the application brought by Essendon Football Club, an Australian…
An armchair guide to delivery of Essendon v ASADA judgment
Justice Middleton will deliver his reasons for decision at 1.30 pm on Friday, 19 September 2014. The judgment concerns a case brought in the Federal Court…
An ASADA settlement: Business as usual or ‘not on’?
All stakeholders are presently denying the prospect of a settlement between the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) and affected players of Essendon Football Club’s supplements saga.…
How to navigate twists & turns of Essendon v ASADA saga
As we follow the tortuous twists and turns of the litigation brought by Essendon Football Club and James Hird against the Australian Sports Anti Doping Authority…
Some answers but more questions: James Hird’s affidavit in Essendon v ASADA litigation
As discussed previously, cross-examination only provides half the picture. Cross-examination enables the evidence relied on by a witness to be tested. In civil cases, that evidence…
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