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Law firm accused of pressuring ex-Qantas employee to settle workers comp claim
Employment 2020-05-01 11:16 pm By Christine Caulfield

A former customer service manager for Qantas who claims to suffer from severe depression and anxiety has brought allegations of disability discrimination against Maurice Blackburn, […]

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Global law firm may face breach of trust claim over $27M award
Arbitration 2020-04-28 8:40 pm By Alison Eveleigh

A law firm with a global footprint is facing a possible breach of trust lawsuit in relation to $27 million it held as security for […]

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Government loses case claiming $325M over generic Plavix delay
Intellectual Property 2020-04-28 6:05 pm By Miklos Bolza

A court has dismissed a claim by the Australian Government for $325 million against pharmaceutical companies Sanofi and Bristol-Myers Squibb allegedly owed for excess subsidies […]

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Qantas sued for denying sick leave to stood-down workers
COVID-19 2020-04-28 3:33 pm By Miklos Bolza

Qantas breached the Fair Work Act by failing to pay personal carers leave and compassionate leave to employees stood down in response to the coronavirus […]

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Landmark ruling nixing class closure orders likely to reach High Court
Analysis 2020-04-23 9:10 pm By Christine Caulfield

A ruling Wednesday that struck down class closure orders — a device used by judges in class actions for the past two decades — has […]

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Courts don’t have power to make class closure orders, appeals court says
Class Actions 2020-04-22 6:30 pm By Miklos Bolza

An appeals court has overturned a ruling ordering class closure in seven representative proceedings against car makers over defective Takata airbags, finding courts do not […]

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Law firms step up pro bono efforts amid COVID-19 pandemic
Business of Law 2020-04-21 1:10 pm By Miklos Bolza

As the COVID-19 crisis leaves tens of thousands unemployed and charities struggling, law firms are responding by offering assistance to those in need through expanded […]

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Ashurst to cut partner, staff salaries by 20 per cent
Business of Law 2020-04-16 9:18 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Ashurst will cut partner and staff salaries by 20 per cent to brace for an anticipated slowdown in the markets where it operates due to […]

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High Court quashes AFP warrant used to raid News Corp journalist’s home
Media 2020-04-15 8:06 pm By Christine Caulfield

The High Court has quashed a search warrant obtained by the Australian Federal Police and used to raid a News Corp journalist’s home, but did […]

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Coronavirus drags the legal profession into the 21st century
Business of Law 2020-04-06 8:16 pm By Miklos Bolza

The coronavirus has forged changes in the legal profession that will outlast the pandemic itself, leading to greater flexibility and efficiencies in an industry steeped […]

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