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Former director of internet company gets 6 years in jail for fraud
White Collar 2020-01-24 9:50 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The former director of a Queensland-based internet services provider has been sentenced to six years in jail after pleading guilty to fraud charges. Former Freenet […]

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ASIC takes further action against company that ran ‘defective’ Sterling property investment scheme
Financial Services 2020-01-24 1:55 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has suspended the Australian Financial Services licence of a Sydney-based financial services provider that ran a property investment scheme […]

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Quinn Emanuel lures IP heavyweight from Allens
People In The News 2020-01-24 1:30 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

US litigation powerhouse Quinn Emanuel has lured a leading patent attorney from Allens to grow its Sydney office. Philip Kerr will join the firm as […]

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STA Travel makes admissions in ACCC case over hidden fees
Competition & Consumer Protection 2020-01-23 10:18 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s case alleging STA Travel hit customers with $1 million in hidden fees and commissions through an add-on that purported […]

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Royal commission class actions keep rolling in, one year after Hayne report
Financial Services 2020-01-23 7:13 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A year after Commissioner Kenneth Hayne released his scathing report, companies in the financial services sector are still facing fresh class actions over conduct aired […]

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Bed Bath N’ Table casual’s shifts were regular enough for unfair dismissal protection, FWC says
Employment 2020-01-23 2:19 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A casual worker at Bed Bath N’ Table worked shifts that were sufficiently regular for her to bring an unfair dismissal claim against the homewares […]

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Melbourne dermatologist wins ugly fight with Johnson & Johnson over beauty cream trade mark
Intellectual Property 2020-01-22 11:31 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The owner of a Melbourne-based dermatology clinic has come out on top in a battle with Johnson & Johnson over a trade mark for creams […]

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ACMA considers regulations to tackle bias in news
Media 2020-01-20 1:47 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Australia’s media regulator is considering possible regulations to tackle bias in news, amid concerns by Australians about the influence of advertisers on broadcast news. A […]

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The top 5 litigation firms of 2019
Feature 2020-01-17 11:44 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Lawyerly’s Litigation Firms of 2019 racked up multiple wins last year in high-stakes litigation against formidable opponents, including the country’s top regulators. Our editorial staff […]

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Class action appeals ruling allowing 7-Eleven to seek litigation releases
Class Actions 2020-01-16 10:50 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The lead applicant in a class action against 7-Eleven has appealed a ruling that denied its bid to block the convenience store chain from seeking […]

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