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A former accounts and office manager has resolved her case against class action firm Bannister Law alleging she was required to work while on leave and was fired after complaining about bullying.
Nuix’s discovery bill questioned in legal costs fight with former CEO
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A court has queried Nuix’s claim for $500,000 in discovery expenses in an unsuccessful suit by former CEO Edward Sheehy over share options, and has said the legal bill of Sheehy would be taken into account in calculating Nuix’s costs.
‘Unprecedented’ bid to revive Robodebt class action just might work, expert says
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A law firm is considering an ‘unprecedented’ move to reconvene its class action on behalf of Robodebt victims, which can only happen with the Commonwealth’s permission, but the Albanese government might consent as a way to score political points, an expert has told Lawyerly.
Judge approves $450M penalty against Crown in AUSTRAC case
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A judge has approved a $450 million penalty put forward by Crown Resorts and AUSTRAC despite reservations about evidence going to the casino operator’s financial position.
AUSTRAC’s history of agreed penalties could create a moral hazard, judge says
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The judge asked to approve a proposed $450 million penalty in AUSTRAC’s case against Crown Resorts has questioned whether the practice of regulators settling enforcement action ahead of trial gave rise to a “moral hazard” problem.
Ben Roberts-Smith appeals after court finds he committed war crimes
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Former SAS corporal Ben Roberts-Smith has filed an appeal after he lost his defamation case against Nine-owned Fairfax in a ruling that found he committed murder in Afghanistan and was not a reliable witness.
Downer EDI class actions call for stay of rival cases in four-way fight
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The applicants in competing class actions against Downer EDI have set out their proposals for the courts overseeing the cases, with two calling for orders staying the proceedings of their rivals, and another seeking consolidation.
‘Commercial nonsense’ ruling shot down in AMP lease dispute
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Willis Australia has won an appeal against its landlord, AMP Capital, with a court ruling the insurance broker is entitled to withdraw notice it gave in December 2019 to renew its office lease.
Google must produce details of email sender to disendorsed Labor candidate
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A court has ordered Google to provide former Victorian Labor candidate Nurul Khan with account information and IP addresses relating to an anonymous email sent to the ALP last November, which led to his disendorsement by the party just two weeks before the state election.
Sparke Helmore picks up partner from Holding Redlich
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Sparke Helmore has recruited a Brisbane-based partner from Holding Redlich with corporate and dispute resolution experience.