High Court asked to decide when a judge’s copying and pasting crosses a line

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The High Court has been asked to weigh in on when a judge’s copying and pasting from submissions in a judgment crosses a line, a critical issue given the “systemic issues of resourcing” in Australian courts.

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Renegotiated Merivale class action settlement OKd, solicitors’ share cut

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A court has approved a $19.25 million settlement renegotiated by Adero Law in proceedings against hospitality giant Merivale, but has cut more than $400,000 from the firm’s share.

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Property investment firm found negligent for Perth development promises

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A court has found that investment mentoring firm The Property Mentors made misleading statements to investors about the estimated timeframe and returns of a failed development in Perth.

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Judge facing recusal bid clarifies relationship with litigation funder

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A judge presiding over a class action against Fletcher Building has clarified his relationship with the director of a litigation funder which is the basis of a recusal bid.

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As money laundering reforms pass, Law Council to keep up calls for exemptions

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Legislation forcing lawyers to dob in clients suspected of money laundering has passed, but the peak legal body has vowed to continue its push for limits to the new law.

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AMP class action ‘in search of a case’ after four years, court told

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AMP has won its bid for more information on a class action’s allegations that it charged excessive insurance premiums, saying the applicant appeared to be “in search of a case”.

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