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‘Unscrupulous act’: Toll says hackers stole private data
Privacy & Cybersecurity 2020-05-12 6:45 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Logistics provider Toll Group says hackers who breached it systems last week accessed employee data and information on commercial agreements with current and former enterprise […]

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Another global law firm cuts partner compensation
Business of Law 2020-05-12 5:40 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A global law firm with two offices in Australia will temporarily suspend partner draws due to the coronavirus health crisis. US-based litigation firm Quinn Emanuel […]

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Bupa hit with $6M penalty over broken promises to aged care residents
Competition & Consumer Protection 2020-05-12 4:44 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Bupa Aged Care has been ordered to pay a $6 million penalty for charging customers of its aged care facilities for services it never provided, […]

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Early common fund order in stolen wages class action ‘greatly enhanced’ access to justice, judge says
Class Actions 2020-05-08 6:02 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A common fund order made at the outset of a class action against the state of Queensland over stolen wages opened the historic $190 million […]

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Landmark shareholder class action against Myer dismissed
Class Actions 2020-05-06 1:31 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A closely watched shareholder class action against Myer over an inflated profit forecast from former CEO Bernie Brookes has been dropped, after a court found […]

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HSF elevates Australian partner to global disputes co-head
Business of Law 2020-05-04 10:00 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A Herbert Smith Freehills partner in Australia will co-lead the firm’s global disputes practice, as part of a new leadership structure announced by its CEO. […]

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Qantas, Jetstar may face class action over vouchers
COVID-19 2020-05-04 12:33 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Airlines could be the first targets of an anticipated COVID-19 class action blitz, with a major law firm threatening litigation against Qantas, Jetstar and other […]

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Flight Centre dodges ACCC action, refunds COVID-19 cancellation fees
Competition & Consumer Protection 2020-05-01 11:29 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Facing the threat of regulatory action and a possible class action, Flight Centre will refund thousands of customers who were charged a $300 fee for […]

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K&L Gates sued by former clients after $3M court loss over real estate joint venture
Real Estate 2020-05-01 8:57 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Law firm K&L Gates has been hit with a $3 million lawsuit by former clients alleging breaches of duty of care and fiduciary duties after […]

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Bob Jane promises to tell franchisees if the end of the road is near
Retail 2020-04-30 3:34 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Bob Jane will give franchisees at least six months’ notice before terminating their agreements, after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said the tyre retail […]

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