Hemming, who has declined to appear before the court throughout the case, was initially scheduled to be cross-examined in the Federal Court in Sydney today.
However, Justice Michael Moore said late last month the cross-examination could not proceed in the midst of current contempt of court hearings, as Hemming could suffer prejudice. The criminal proceedings will decide whether Hemming and Altnet's Kevin Bermeister complied with a court order to filter 3,000 keywords from Kazaa by 5 December.
Justice Moore moved the cross-examination of Hemming and her assets to 2 March, and said this would allow Sharman's lawyers time to prepare for the cross-examination.
Maybe I’ve missed something crucial, but this article seems to miss the mark. It looks as though it is a reprint of a week old record company press release. As I understand the hearing took place on Jan 25 not today. Also as I understand, Hemming is being cross examined on no more than a clarification of Sharman’s asset position – an asset position that will no doubt be improved if they win their appeal.