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Court lifts 5-year stay of claims against doctors by J&J pelvic mesh patients
Personal injury 2025-05-06 11:04 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has lifted a five-year stay imposed on two cases brought against individual gynaecologists by group members in a resolved class action against Johnson & Johnson over allegedly defective pelvic mesh implants.

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Shopfitter Ramvek gets pass on compliance with rules in bid for quick SOPA case win
Construction 2025-04-29 10:51 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has dispensed with court rules to allow shopfitter Ramvek to bring a non-compliant summary judgment application against a builder in a payment dispute, saying strict compliance with the rules was at odds with the procedure and policy of the SOPA.

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Moray & Agnew recruits new corporate partner
People In The News 2025-04-15 1:43 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

An automotive law expert has joined Moray & Agnew as a partner in the firm’s corporate and commercial practice.

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AAI hits back with cross-claims in combustible cladding class action
Class Actions 2025-04-04 2:56 pm By Andy Sidler

Insurer AAI has taken aim at an architect and builder as it seeks to limit its liability in a class action over alleged combustible cladding installed in two high-rise towers in a Sydney suburb.

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AIA hits architect, builder with cross-claims in cladding class action
Construction 2025-04-04 2:53 pm By Andy Sidler

Insurer AIA, fresh off losing a bid to be severed from a class action over alleged combustible cladding installed in two high-rise towers in a Sydney suburb, has lobbed cross-claims at the towers’ architect and builder. 

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Crown Group liquidators sue partner on stalled luxury Southbank tower
Restructuring & Insolvency 2025-03-06 11:04 pm By Christine Caulfield

Liquidators of collapsed developer Crown Group have brought legal action against the company’s partner in a joint venture to build a residential tower in Melbourne’s Southbank, seeking to force a sale of the property.

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Solicitor who had sex with firm employee found not guilty of misconduct
Legal Ethics 2025-02-19 11:25 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A solicitor who had an affair with a law firm employee and then fired her did not engage in misconduct, a tribunal has found.

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Insurer AAI can’t escape combustible cladding class action
Appeals 2025-02-05 3:00 pm By Cindy Cameronne

AAI has lost its bid to appeal an order joining it to a class action over alleged combustible cladding installed at two high-rise towers in Liverpool, NSW. 

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Union launches case against Sydney Trains over alleged pay docking
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-01-14 3:53 pm By Sam Matthews

Sydney Trains faces court action alleging drivers were docked pay after taking part in protected industrial action, amid a protracted dispute over a new enterprise agreement.

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Moray & Agnew snags former KPMG director for property group
People In The News 2025-01-15 11:24 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Moray & Agnew has hired former KPMG director Duncan Webber as a partner to lead the firm’s Canberra-based property practice. Webber has 12 years experience in advising both private sector and government clients on property and real estate matters. Moray & Agnew Canberra managing partner Emma Reilly said Webber brought great experience to the firm…

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