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Carnival loses challenge to negligence finding in COVID-19 class action
Carnival has lost an appeal of a finding in a class action that it was negligent in preventing a COVID-19 outbreak aboard the Ruby Princess cruise ship, but an appeal by the applicant over damages has also failed. 
Injured protestor to bring claim against NSW over police treatment
A protestor charged for resisting police is launching a civil case against the state of NSW for her treatment at the hands of police, with claims to include assault and false imprisonment.
Uncertified lawyer with ‘vigorous social media presence’ should be struck from roll, tribunal says
A tribunal has recommended a solicitor who continued to advertise his legal services on social media after his practising certificate was revoked should be struck off the roll.
Law firm investigates class action against childcare centres over sex offender
A personal injury law firm is investigating a potential class action against childcare centre operators that employed an alleged sex offender who has been charged with over 70 offences.
‘Out of hand’: Judge mulls declassing AFL concussion suits
A judge is mulling whether to declass a group proceeding against the Australian Football League and Geelong Football Club, saying after three years of pre-trial procedures, the case is officially “out of hand”. 
LHD Lawyers acquires Holding Redlich’s personal injury practice
Personal injury firm LHD Lawyers has acquired Holding Redlich’s personal injury group, Work Injury Lawyers, bolstering the firm's presence in Victoria.
AFL, Geelong Football Club want concussion suit declassed
The Australian Football League and Geelong Football Club have brought applications seeking to strip a case over on-field concussions of class action status.
Tasmanian jumping castle operator acquitted but still faces class action
A magistrate has cleared a Tasmanian jumping castle operator of criminal wrongdoing for her alleged role in a tragedy that killed six children in 2021, but a related class action against her and the state government will continue. 
Melbourne law firm faces at least three suits in wake of declassing decision
There are at least three individual suits proceeding against Melbourne law firm Waller Legal after a class action alleging it consistently failed to bring economic loss claims on behalf of sexual abuse clients was declassed, a court has heard. 
Blackmores faces class action probe into vitamin supplements
A boutique law firm is investigating a potential class action against Blackmores over claims that its supplements contain “potentially toxic” levels of vitamin B6 that could cause injury.