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Respiri settles lawsuit over ex-CEO’s termination
Medical technology company Respiri has settled a lawsuit brought by its former CEO alleging he was terminated for seeking to expand into the Indian market against the wishes of the ASX-listed company's board.
Top barrister retained interest in Mark Elliott’s funding co. after wife sold shares, court told
Court documents sought to be kept confidential in a case alleging professional misconduct against barrister Norman O'Bryan SC in his role as counsel for a class action over the collapse of Banksia Securities accuse the top silk of continuing to have an interest in the funder that bankrolled the proceedings after his wife was said to have sold her shares.
Banksia class action funder can’t keep details of misconduct claims under wraps
A judge has rejected calls to keep confidential the details of professional misconduct claims against the funder and lawyers behind the Banksia Securities class action, in a ruling that revealed that investors of the collapsed lender could recover $30 million more if allegations against the legal team are established at trial.
Law firm leaders reflect on lessons learned from COVID-19
The global pandemic has shown that the traditional law firm operating model can be transformed with speed and agility if needed. Beyond the anticipated shift to more flexible working arrangements, Lawyerly asked law firms leader to share some of the other lessons they have learned from COVID-19 and how they will incorporate these experiences into the management of their firm.
Government faces hefty bill after loss in landmark live export class action
A judge has ruled in favour of live exporters in a class action against the Federal Government, finding a total ban on live cattle exports to Indonesia in 2011 was "capricious and unreasonable".
Ben Roberts-Smith involved in two more killings of Afghan detainees, court hears
The media companies fighting a defamation lawsuit brought by decorated war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has accused the former soldier of involvement in two more alleged murders while on duty in Afghanistan, taking the total to seven alleged killings in which he is said to be involved.
What the new normal will look like for lawyers as firms reopen doors
The reopening of law firm offices in Melbourne and Sydney may still be months away but firms have given Lawyerly a glimpse of what it might look like when staff do return to the office, from split workforces to strictly enforced health and safety rules. One thing is for sure, COVID-19 has changed the way lawyers will work from now on.
Concrete company files cross claims against structural engineer in Opal Tower melee
The prefab concrete company dragged into a class action over the ill-fated Opal Tower has launched its own legal volley against the engineering consultant behind the building design.
Telstra not liable for worker’s 2.30am hip injury on work trip, court finds
A court has dismissed a Telstra worker's appeal seeking compensation for an injury sustained after a long night out during a work trip, finding that because the injury occurred at 2.30am it "lacked a connection" with her employment with the telecommunications company.
Slater & Gordon settlement armed class action to sue us, Arnold Bloch Leibler tells court
Slater and Gordon's conduct when settling a previous securities class action against it armed the lead plaintiff with the information he needed to later bring a class action against Arnold Bloch Leibler, a court has heard.