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‘Very serious’: Melbourne lawyer banned from practising for 15 years
A Melbourne solicitor has been banned from legal practice until 2035 after a tribunal found him guilty of eight charges of professional misconduct and unsatisfactory professional conduct for allegedly misleading a court about his entitlement to practice.
Judge denies ‘hostility’ towards COVID-19 vaccine mandate challengers
Victorian workers challenging the government's health directions requiring workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 have lost their second bid to disqualify the judge hearing the case on the ground of apprehended bias.
Court tosses case over sacred trees at Western Highway upgrade site
A court has summarily dismissed a lawsuit accusing the Victorian government of acting unlawfully by improving the Western Highway and threatening to harm six 'directions' trees of cultural significance to the Djab Wurrung people.
Honda can’t dodge discovery for potential lawsuit by dealers
Honda Motors has failed to strike out or permanently stay a proceeding seeking discovery for a possible lawsuit over the Japanese car maker's decision to abandon its Australian dealership model, with a judge rejecting Honda's argument that the preliminary discovery application didn't meet the requirements for service abroad.
Top judge says junior counsel should get more opportunities in court
The Chief Justice of the Victorian Supreme Court has called on the legal profession to provide more opportunities for junior counsel to hone their oral advocacy skills by make submissions or examining witnesses during hearings.
Franchisee lawsuit accuses Quest of ‘unfair’ termination tactics
Quest Serviced Apartments is using unfair tactics to unlawfully terminate franchise agreements, according to a lawsuit by a franchisee that is fighting to keep its doors open after COVID-19 restrictions forced closures across the country.
Victoria COVID-19 vaccination challenge won’t go to trial before mandate expires
A judge has made the “regrettable” call to postpone the trial in a case brought by  workers challenging the Victorian government’s COVID-19 health directions until after they expire, blaming the workers for creating a series of “fruitless” delays.
Class action barristers among 16 new senior counsel appointments
The Supreme Court of Victoria has appointed 16 barristers to silk, nine of whom are women, including two barristers who have worked on high-stakes class action litigation.
Maurice Blackburn sued for negligence for filing lawsuit out of time
Maurice Blackburn is being sued by a factory worker who claims the law firm's negligence in failing to file a lawsuit on time cost him the opportunity to recoup significant damages from his former employer for physical and psychological injuries sustained while on the job.
Class action investigation launched over $200M Gippsland mineral sands mine
A class action investigation is underway on behalf of property holders and business owners in the Gippsland region who have allegedly been intimidated into selling their assets for the development of the $200 million Fingerboards mineral sands mine.