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WorkSafe investigating HWL Ebsworth after COVID-19 outbreak
HWL Ebsworth, the law firm at the centre of a coronavirus outbreak, is facing an investigation by WorkSafe that could result in criminal charges for breaches of workplace health and safety laws.
ASIC won’t appeal Westpac responsible lending case to High Court
ASIC has dropped its fight with Westpac over the bank's financial assessment of home loan borrowers following political pressure, citing the "challenging economic circumstances".
Sydney law firm removes post urging Melburnians to defy mask order
A Sydney law firm has taken down a Facebook post urging Melburnians to defy a mandatory mask-wearing order from the Victorian government after a request for the post's removal by the peak legal body in NSW.
HWL Ebsworth’s Sydney partners still working from the office
The law firm at the centre of a coronavirus outbreak linked to its Melbourne headquarters is still expecting its Sydney partners to work from the office despite warnings from NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian that the state had reached a "critical point".
Law firm singled out by Victorian Premier for coronavirus outbreak
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has singled out a law firm over a coronavirus outbreak linked to its office as he announced the mandatory use of masks and called on Victorians to work from home where possible.
Lorna Jane fined over anti-virus activewear claims
Brisbane clothing company Lorna Jane has been fined almost $40,000 for implying that its 'anti-virus activewear' prevents against infectious diseases such as COVID-19.
‘Baptism of fire’ for Herbert Smith Freehills CEO Justin D’Agostino
Stepping into his role just as COVID-19 began its rapid spread across the globe, Herbert Smith Freehills' recently appointed CEO Justin D'Agostino faced what he called a "baptism of fire".
COVID-19 contract termination sparks $5M legal row
Technology company Bluechiip has engaged lawyers seeking to recover around $5 million allegedly owed by California-based lab equipment manufacturer Labcon, which tore up a $15.9 million contract in the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Six COVID-19 cases linked to HWL Ebsworth’s Melbourne office
Victoria's chief health officer has confirmed that a cluster of COVID-19 cases has been linked to law firm HWL Ebsworth, and has urged people to reconsider working from offices as coronavirus cases surge in the state.