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Declassing bid fails in class action over ‘cookie cutter’ legal advice
Class Actions 2025-09-09 11:22 pm By Sam Matthews

The peak body for community legal centres has lost its bid to declass a class action alleging survivors of institutional child sexual abuse who settled their claims under the National Redress Scheme were given negligent ‘cookie cutter’ legal advice.

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Insurers lose bid to see Ashurst advice in Greensill dispute
Financial Services 2025-08-27 1:58 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Insurers Bond & Credit Company and Tokio Marine can’t eyeball advice given by Ashurst to lender White Oak in a dispute over the collapse of supply chain finance company Greensill.

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Privilege fight erupts in Greensill case over email repeating Ashurst advice
Insurance 2025-08-25 11:34 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Lender White Oak has argued it can shield an email that repeats legal advice from Ashurst that was accidentally disclosed to insurers Bond & Credit Company and Tokio Marine, which it has sued over the collapse of supply chain finance company Greensill. 

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Law professor sues Melbourne University over suspension for ‘Blak’ activists email
Employment 2025-07-28 11:02 pm By Andy Sidler

A law professor has sued Melbourne University for adverse action after he was allegedly suspended over a 2023 leaked email claiming Indigenous activism was leading to the institution’s “destruction.” 

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Olympian sues sporting body for defamation over misconduct sanction
Defamation 2025-07-28 11:55 pm By Andy Sidler

A three-time Olympic figure skater has sued the NSW Ice Skating Association, alleging that a notice it circulated to members regarding a sexual misconduct finding and ban imposed by the US Centre for SafeSport was defamatory.

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Marsh points finger at UBS in $7B Greensill cases
Financial Services 2025-05-27 11:24 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Insurer Marsh has fired off a cross-claim against Swiss bank UBS in several cases brought over Greensill’s $1.7 billion collapse. 

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Clyde & Co nabs Kennedys insurance expert to grow casualty claims practice
Insurance 2025-05-12 11:58 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A personal injury and insurance expert from Kennedys has joined Clyde & Co’s partnership in Brisbane.

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Trial pushed off in sprawling litigation over Greensill collapse
Restructuring & Insolvency 2025-04-10 11:41 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has agreed to delay a trial by five months in a group of cases over supply chain finance company Greensill’s $1.7 billion collapse, over the vehement protests of the firm’s administrator.

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Plastic surgeon can’t escape class action despite applicant dropping claims
Class Actions 2025-04-01 11:07 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A class action over alleged botched cosmetic surgeries can drop claims against one surgeon, but the doctor will remain a party so other defendants can point the finger at him.

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Knowmore class action defendant seeks boost from recent declassing decision
Class Actions 2025-03-26 11:16 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The peak body for community legal centres argues a case over alleged cookie cutter legal advice should be stripped of class action status, citing a recent judgment in a case against a Victorian law firm, but a judge noted there may be significant differences. 

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