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Former Maddocks’ client cops grilling in appeal of landmark damages
An appeals court has questioned the financial forecasting that underpinned a $13 million award of damages to a former client of Maddocks in a suit over negligent legal advice that allegedly led to a botched sale and administration.
Maddocks fights $13M judgment, says negligence was ‘marginal’
Appealing a $13 million damages judgment for negligent advice to a former client that allegedly led to a botched sale and administration, law firm Maddocks told a court Monday the business had “miniscule” chances of surviving even if the sale had been successful.
Lawyers urge AG to retain flexibility of COVID-era online hearings
The head of NSW's peak legal body has called on the state's Attorney General to retain a number of COVID-19 measures to improve access to justice.
Legal privilege over jab mandate advice waived with counsel’s failure to object, court says
A judge has ruled that a senior Queensland police official waived legal professional privilege during cross examination, allowing the plaintiffs in a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination challenge to see legal advice about the jab direction by the Crown Solicitor.
Salter Bros scores win in suit against former Hendry Group CEO
Salter Brothers has won its lawsuit against former Hendry Group CEO Emma Hendry alleging the firm was misled into investing millions of dollars into the investment firm in 2019.
Knives come out in Nuix class action beauty parade
A victor remains to be crowned following a heated beauty parade between competing class actions against tech company Nuix, with two law firms facing criticism for their "cumbrous" consolidation proposal and a third firm copping flak for its "opaque" financials.
Ten asks court to toss sex discrimination claims from journalist’s harassment case
Network Ten has moved to strike out claims that it’s Canberra bureau, led by high profile political reporter Peter van Onselen and executive editor Anthony Murdoch “was a workplace that was hostile to women.”
James Hardie sued by former manager over unheeded safety complaints
A former manager has sued building giant James Hardie, alleging she was denied pay and mistreated after she made complaints about safety issues and the conduct of senior leadership.
Judge approves Blackstone’s takeover of Crown Resorts
A judge has given his approval to the takeover of Crown Resorts by US private equity group Blackstone.
Judge questions law firm founder on why employment class actions are worth it
A judge has questioned whether class actions are the best way to resolve underpayment disputes during a hearing on a settlement in two class actions against supermarket chain Romeo's, which one group member called “criminally unfair.”