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A class action alleging Knowmore Legal Service provided negligent “cookie cutter” legal advice to sexual abuse survivors has argued a hearing on declassing and strike-out applications should be put on hold.
Holding Redlich adds two MinterEllison partners to Canberra team
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Law firm Holding Redlich has snagged two MinterEllison partners to grow its Canberra office and bolster its offering to government clients.
Settlement reached with ‘highly unethical’ mastermind of Banksia class action
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Entities linked to late solicitor Mark Elliott have offered a settlement to end the pursuit of damages for Banksia class action members, but the deal would leave a significant sum held on trust by the Elliott parties out of reach.
Full Court cites ‘wider relevance’ of copy and paste judgment
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The Full Court has granted a bid for a costs certificate by a former Atanaskovic Hartnell general manager whose win in an employment suit was overturned due to a judge’s “uncritical copying and pasting” of submissions.
DWF snags 9 partners from Hall & Wilcox
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UK law firm DWF has recruited nine insurance partners from Hall & Wilcox to power its growth in Australia.
Barristers acting on instructions from solicitor to be exempt from AML/CTF regime
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A senate committee has recommended that rules requiring that lawyers comply with anti-money laundering obligations should not apply to barristers acting on instructions from solicitors.
Tasmanian judge found to have assaulted fiance spared jail time
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A Tasmanian Supreme Court judge found guilty of assaulting and emotionally abusing his fiance has avoided jail time, but faces removal from the bench if he doesn’t step down.
ASX denies misleading investors about CHESS replacement project
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The ASX has denied ASIC’s claims that it misled about the progress of the replacement project for its CHESS share registry, saying it had a reasonable basis for stating the project was on track.
Judge worries compensation for axed Qantas ground crew ‘going off into never never’
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A judge has raised concerns about delays in paying three former Qantas baggage handlers compensation after an appeals court agreed they were illegally sacked and replaced with contractors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Class action in Hong Kong against Forex trader could complicate Aussie case, court told
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A concurrent group proceeding in Hong Kong could complicate an Australian class action against Perth-based forex trader Best Leader Markets Pty Ltd.