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A “time poor” judge’s extensive copying and pasting of submissions and an offensive tweet by senator Pauline Hanson were at the centre of the week’s biggest litigation wins.
‘Highly irresponsible’: Peninsula Health must pay $316,000 in junior doctors class action
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A judge has ordered Victoria’s Peninsula Health to fork over $316,260 in penalties for failing to pay overtime to a junior doctor leading a class action, saying the hospital operator had a “highly irresponsible attitude”.
Atanaskovic Hartnell wins appeal of ‘campaign of denigration’ ruling
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An appeals court has set aside a $160,000 judgment against Sydney law firm Atanaskovic Hartnell, overturning a finding that a founding partner engaged in a “campaign of denigration” against a former general manager.
Judge approves settlement in Retail Food Group class action
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A judge has signed off on a class action settlement that will see Retail Food Group pay nothing to the current and former franchisees of its Michel’s Patisserie chain.
Optus pressured customers to buy phones they couldn’t afford, ACCC says
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The consumer regulator has launched court action against Optus, alleging sales staff put undue pressure on customers to buy phones they couldn’t afford.
Rugby Australia mulls cross-claim against Melbourne Rebels directors
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Rugby Australia is considering an insolvent trading cross-claim against the directors of the Melbourne Rebels, in a suit by the failed team which was cut from next year’s Super Rugby Pacific competition.
Full Court puts Bed Bath N’ Table’s misleading conduct claims to sleep
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In a loss for Bed Bath N’ Table, the Full Court has overturned a finding that homewares retailer House engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct by setting up its ‘Bed & Bath’ stores.
Brookfield wins conditional approval for $10B Neoen play
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The ACCC will clear asset manager Brookfield’s $10 billion acquisition of French renewables giant Neoen on the condition that it shed Neoen’s Victorian assets and projects.
JWS nabs Corrs Chambers pair for industrial relations team
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Johnson Winter Slattery has bolstered the ranks of its industrial relations and employment team, luring a new partner and special counsel away from Corrs Chambers Westgarth.
White & Case recruits M&A partners from A&O Shearman
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Two mergers and acquisitions partners from A&O Shearman have made the jump to White & Case, joining the international firm’s corporate team in Sydney.