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Ex-McInnes Wilson lawyer struck off after funneling over $680,000 to wife’s biz
A former McInnes Wilson lawyer has been struck off the roll of practitioners after an administrative tribunal found he engaged in "protracted and egregious acts of malfeasance" by funneling over $681,000 to his wife and her business, including through forged invoices.
Law firm wants to shut down class action over excessive fees
A Queensland law firm says litigation launched by a former client alleging she and other clients were charged excessive fees should not be run as a class action.
Adero hits Hays, Stellar Personnel with employment class actions
Adero Law has filed class actions against labour hire companies Hays and Stellar Personnel on behalf of casual miners who allege they were entitled to accrued leave, on the eve of what's expected to be a banner year for employment class actions in Australia.
MFS execs lose appeal over $147.5M in misused funds
Three former executives of failed Gold Coast finance company MFS Group have lost their challenge to a ruling that they misappropriated $147.5 million in funds prior to the company's collapse.
Queensland flood class can add evidence after ‘trial by ambush’
A judge overseeing the marathon hearing in the class action over the 2011 Queensland floods has allowed the lead applicant to submit further evidence after it claimed defendant Seqwater engaged in "trial by ambush".
Freight cos. slam ACCC’s collusion case over rail deal at start of trial
Pacific National would not misuse its market power after taking control of an important rail terminal in Brisbane because that would be "irrational", the Federal Court heard Monday at the start of a two-week trial in the competition watchdog's case alleging the rail giant colluded with competitor Aurizon to become the dominant operator of key freight corridors.
‘Sorry’ could have shaved $1M off Alan Jones defamation payout
Broadcaster Alan Jones declined an offer to settle a lawsuit alleging he defamed a prominent Queensland family by blaming them for the deaths of 12 people in the 2011 Grantham floods because he would not agreed to the terms of a proposed apology.
Palmer can’t stop Queensland Nickel liquidators from asking after fugitive nephew
A judge has shot down a bid by Clive Palmer to block the liquidators of Queensland Nickel from making enquiries as to the whereabouts of his fugitive nephew, the sole registered director of the refinery when it collapsed.
Fueltrac to sue Queensland over copyright for pump price report
The Federal Court will hear a dispute between Fueltrac and the State of Queensland over the copyright for the fuel data reporting company's monthly pump price report.
Second judge steps down ahead of Queensland Nickel trial
Billionaire Clive Palmer has succeeded in knocking a second judge off a case brought against him by the liquidators of failed Queensland Nickel, after arguing that a previous ruling disqualified him.