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The government of East Timor will appeal a Victorian Supreme Court judgment dismissing its application to throw out a case brought by oil and gas firm Lighthouse Corporation over a failed fuel supply agreement.
Lottoland sues ACMA after jackpot betting services ruled unlawful
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Lottoland has commenced proceedings against the Australian Communications and Media Authority, after the watchdog found that the lottery website’s jackpot betting services, including US Millions and US Power, had breached Australian gambling laws.
Sydney law firm to countersue ex-clients in dispute over $4.45M Westpac settlement offer
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A Sydney-based law firm is planning to file a cross-claim seeking legal costs from five former clients it represented in an employment lawsuit against Westpac, who are accusing the firm of negligence in rejecting a $4.45 million settlement offer.
Privilege not waived by Allens lawyer’s inadvertent disclosure, court says
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A court has ordered the plaintiffs in a coal mine development contract dispute to destroy unredacted copies of privileged legal advice that were inadvertently disclosed by a solicitor for Allens, which was acting for the other side.
Uber drivers are not employees, Fair Work Ombudsman finds
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Unions have called for urgent legislative reform after the Fair Work Ombudsman declined to take compliance action against Uber, finding that the ride-share giant’s drivers were independent contractors, not employees, under Australian law.
Judge says sorry for delayed Osteo Gel judgment as penalty hearing set for 2020
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A Federal Court judge has apologised for “upsetting the applecart” and taking “too long” to publish his judgment in the consumer regulator’s case against GlaxoSmithKline and Novartis over packaging for now discontinued painkiller Osteo Gel.
Shareholder class action against Sirtex settles mid-trial
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Sirtex Medical has reached a mid-trial agreement to resolve a shareholder class action that centred on the biotech company’s sales forecasts of its radiation treatment.
Israel Folau takes Rugby Australia to Fair Work Commission over sacking
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Rugby player Israel Folau, who was sacked after sharing a homophobic Instagram post, has brought unfair dismissal proceedings alleging Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs terminated him because he is a Christian.
Quintis to hand over insurance docs in class actions
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Failed sandalwood oil producer Quintis has agreed to hand over insurance policies showing any coverage for potential liability it or its former CEO may have in two class actions brought against them.
Ex-HWL Ebsworth partner wins $450,000 for ‘irrational’ termination
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A former partner expelled from HWL Ebsworth has been awarded $450,000 in damages after the NSW Supreme Court found the reasons for the termination were “irrational and wrong”.