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NSW Deputy Premier sues YouTube star Jordan Shanks for ‘smear campaign’
Defamation 2021-05-28 10:01 pm By Christine Caulfield

NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has followed through on his threat to sue YouTuber Jordan Shanks for defamation over videos that allegedly implied the politician […]

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Attorney-General to pursue class action reform panned by experts
Policy and Regulation 2021-05-27 10:23 pm By Christine Caulfield

Reported plans by the Morrison government to continue its class action reform efforts by legislating a minimum gross return to group members was roundly knocked […]

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In ‘unusual’ damages claim, Nick Scali says Sparke Helmore should pay Allens fees
Intellectual Property 2021-05-27 3:32 pm By Christine Caulfield

Nick Scali is seeking damages against Sparke Helmore for alleged negligent advice in an intellectual property dispute, including fees paid to Allens after the furniture […]

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AMP faces unconscionable conduct action for charging dead customers
Financial Services 2021-05-27 8:59 am By Christine Caulfield

The corporate regulator is taking five AMP entities to court alleging they acted unconscionably by continuing to charge life insurance premiums and advice fees to […]

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Conflict concerns raised over King & Wood Mallesons partner’s role in payments system review
Financial Services 2021-05-26 10:44 pm By Christine Caulfield

King & Wood Mallesons has come under fire over partner Scott Farrell’s role as head of a Treasury review into the Australian payments system, with […]

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Consumer class actions on the rise, as group proceedings hit financial year record
Class Actions 2021-05-25 8:55 pm By Christine Caulfield

At least 60 class actions were filed in Australian courts from July 1 last year to April 30, marking a record for new group cases […]

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Mitsubishi faces class action after judge finds Triton fuel economy label misleading
Competition & Consumer Protection 2021-05-25 5:52 pm By Christine Caulfield

A law firm is set to file a class action against Mitsubishi Motors after a judge upheld a ruling that found the car maker engaged […]

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Court scuttles Adani’s water plans for Carmichael coal mine
Energy & Natural Resources 2021-05-25 5:27 pm By Christine Caulfield

Adani’s controversial Carmichael coal mine in Queensland has hit another potential snag, with the Federal Court on Tuesday sending the company’s moves to pump 12.5 […]

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High Court to hear former prosecutor’s appeal after $435,000 PTSD award overturned
High Court 2021-05-25 12:36 pm By Christine Caulfield

A former solicitor in the Victorian Office of Public Prosecutions who claims she suffered severe post-traumatic stress disorder and depression from repeated exposure to sexual […]

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Silk Sue Chrysanthou denies breaching her barrister duties in acting for Christian Porter
Defamation 2021-05-21 10:23 pm By Christine Caulfield

Senior barrister Sue Chrysanthou has rejected claims that she has failed in her duties as a barrister by representing federal minister Christian Porter in his […]

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