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Sensible class action reform needed to ensure access to justice for next 30 years
30 years of class actions in Australia 2022-03-07 10:50 pm By Editor

Three decades on from its rocky beginnings, when representatives of the coalition opposition decried the Part IVA bill as a “monstrosity” and as “looney”, “half […]

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After 30 years, class action regime still plagued with uncertainty
30 years of class actions in Australia 2022-03-04 10:34 pm By Editor

Thirty years ago, the federal class actions regime was introduced to enhance access to justice, resolve disputes more efficiently, and avoid respondents facing multiple individual […]

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Iluka Resources: A setback for shareholder class actions? Not so fast.
Expert Insights 2022-02-15 9:49 pm By

While the Federal Court dismissed the claims in a shareholder class action against Iluka Resouces, it would be wrong to contend, as some observers have, […]

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Iluka Resources judgment shows shareholder class actions not mere cheque writing exercise
Expert Insights 2022-02-14 4:19 pm By Editor

The Federal Court’s recent dismissal of a class action against Iluka Resources provides assurance to companies and their D&O insurers that shareholder class actions are […]

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Legal firm structure in the spotlight as new guidelines bite
Tax 2022-02-09 10:53 pm By Editor

Lawyers will need to review their income arrangements in light of new tax guidelines that could expose them to greater ATO scrutiny, says Pitcher Partners […]

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Blinking in the sun: Junior counsel – rejoining the real world after lockdown
Courts 2021-11-29 9:53 pm By Editor

Junior counsel have been particularly affected by the lockdowns necessitated by the pandemic in Victoria in 2020 and 2021 as a result of court proceedings […]

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Worthy class actions may never see light of day if reform bill passes
Policy and Regulation 2021-11-02 10:06 pm By Editor

If enacted, the latest class action reform bill before federal parliament will significantly alter the conduct and the outcomes of group litigation across all courts […]

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Banksia class action judgment shows force of Vic’s overarching obligations
Legal Ethics 2021-10-14 10:44 pm By Editor

This week’s judgment referring the conduct of lawyers behind the Banksia class action to prosecutors shows the effectiveness of unique legislative provisions in Victoria that […]

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Joint privilege ruling to have implications for class actions against super trustees
Expert Insights 2021-09-27 11:09 pm By Editor

An interlocutory decision in a class action against superannuation trustee Colonial First State Investments may have significant implications for how cases against super fund trustees […]

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Full Court confirms no statutory liability for infringement by authorisation
Expert Insights 2021-08-25 3:11 pm By Editor

In a recent decision, the Full Federal Court confirmed that a trade mark owner who merely authorises use of its trade mark cannot be subject […]

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