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ACCC allows Rex to coordinate with Qantas, Virgin on regional flights
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will allow Regional Express to coordinate with Qantas and Virgin on certain regional routines during the coronavirus pandemic.
Top legal risks for employers when staff are working from home
With new lockdown measures being rolled out on a daily basis to combat COVID-19, vast numbers of Australians have found themselves working from home, many for the first time. As employers and staff scramble to set up makeshift home offices and navigate the world of video conferencing, lawyers are reminding their clients not to forget the legal risks that come with remote working.
Online trial planned in Opal Tower builder’s case against insurers
The Federal Court is pushing ahead with an expedited trial in Icon Co's case against Liberty Mutual Insurance and QBE over the Opal Tower disaster, just one month after originally scheduled, and it's going online to do it.
Court forces ASIC to delay warning against Mayfair 101 despite COVID 19-stoked investment fears
A judge has ordered ASIC to wait 48 hours after making any decision to send a warning notice to investment conglomerate Mayfair 101 before publicly issuing the notice, despite the regulator's call for urgent action amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
HWL Ebsworth softens stance, lets lawyers work from home
After insisting that employees remain working in the office despite tough government restrictions to combat the spread of the new coronavirus, HWL Ebsworth has changed its tune, saying any lawyer wishing to work remotely could now do so, and would be paid as usual.
CFMEU says worker tests positive for COVID-19, maintains construction an ‘essential service’
The CFMEU said Thursday that a Melbourne construction worker had tested positive for coronavirus, but maintained its position that construction sites should be deemed an 'essential service' and be allowed to remain open during the pandemic.
Court wrestles with how toxic foam settlement objectors will be heard
The judge overseeing the $212.5 million settlement in three toxic foam class actions against the Commonwealth of Australia has been told of at least one objection to the deal and has flagged difficulties taking submissions from opposing group members at an upcoming approval hearing.
Class action could be filed on behalf of Ruby Princess passengers
Princess Cruises and the Federal Government could face negligence claims -- and a possible class action -- by passengers of the Ruby Princess cruise ship, which docked in Sydney last Thursday and allowed dozens of people infected with COVID-19 to disembark.
ACCC allows coordination to address COVID-19 ventilator shortages
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has taken swift action to allow medical technology companies to coordinate on supplying ventilators, protective gear and other equipment in high demand due to the coronavirus.
Surfstitch class action settlement amount slashed amid ‘very difficult retail environment’
Group members in two settled class actions against clothing retailer Surfstitch have been told the settlement amount available to them has plummeted amid a "very difficult retail environment".