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Union can take payout from any settlement in McDonald’s class action, says judge
Class Actions 2024-03-14 10:18 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has said the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association can take a payout from any settlement reached in a rest breaks class action […]

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Ashurst lures four new partners to grow risk consulting division
Transportation & Infrastructure 2024-03-14 11:03 pm By Christine Caulfield

Ashurst is beefing up its risk consulting division with four new partners, who will launch an infrastructure and capital projects group and grow the firm’s […]

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Don’t leave AI to junior lawyers, experts warn law firms
Business of Law 2024-03-12 3:59 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Mainstream adoption of artificial intelligence in the legal community is right around the corner, and experts have urged law firm partners to take control and […]

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High Court to hear KPMG’s class action transfer fight
High Court 2024-03-08 2:21 pm By Christine Caulfield

KPMG has won its application for the High Court to weigh in on the relevance of a contingency fee order in determining a bid to […]

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Full Court says climate change wrongly omitted from native title ruling on Santos gas project
Climate change 2024-03-06 10:35 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The Full Federal Court has found a native title tribunal failed to consider climate change when making a finding in relation to four new petroleum […]

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‘Shameful’: Qantas fined $250K for standing down health and safety rep during COVID-19
Employment 2024-03-06 10:32 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Qantas has been hit with a $250,000 fine for standing down a health and safety representative who directed co-workers to cease unsafe work during COVID-19, […]

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ACCC won’t appeal loss in challenge to $4.9B ANZ, Suncorp merger
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-03-05 9:52 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The competition regulator will not appeal a tribunal ruling that set aside its decision to block the $4.9 billion merger between ANZ and Suncorp, but […]

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OAIC’s decision to refuse second Optus class action complaint quashed
Privacy & Cybersecurity 2024-03-04 10:11 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has quashed the OAIC’s decision to reject a second class action-style complaint filed over the massive Optus data breach, finding the Privacy Act […]

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Affidavits by Ashurst lawyers adequate for Racing Victoria’s privilege claim, judge says
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-02-23 11:30 pm By Christine Caulfield

A judge has ruled hearsay evidence given by Ashurst solicitors is sufficient for Racing Victoria to bring a claim for legal professional privilege over documents […]

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ACCC faced ‘formidable obstacle’ in fight against ANZ, Suncorp merger
Analysis 2024-02-20 10:30 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The ACCC’s rejection of a $4.9 billion merger between ANZ and Suncorp was hardly surprising given the concentrated nature of the home loans market, but […]

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