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A Melbourne silk wants to set aside a default judgment in a negligence case brought by a former client, claiming he should have the chance to defend his professional reputation.
Depuy class action member wins appeal over compensation award
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A group member in a class action against Johnson & Johnson unit Depuy that resolved 14 years ago has successfully challenged his compensation award, with an appeals court finding the independent counsel who calculated his payout was bound by rules of procedural fairness.
Jackie ‘O’ Henderson hits ARN with $82.25M lawsuit
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Radio personality Jackie ‘O’ Henderson has sued Australian Radio Network for $82.25 million over its decision to rescind her 10-year contract following an on-air argument with long-time co-host Kyle Sandilands.
High Court asked to undo solicitor’s win in negligence case
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The High Court has been asked to weigh in on whether lawyers need to examine the underlying contracts in a dispute before determining whether a claim or defence is likely to succeed, in a challenge to the dismissal of a negligence suit against a Sydney solicitor.
Kids to be told when parents use tracking apps under OAIC code rules
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The privacy regulator has released a draft of the landmark Children’s Online Privacy Code that includes proposed rules requiring notification of children when their parents are tracking their location.
Cafe manager must pay $90K to waitress under new harassment laws
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A waitress has won $90,000 after a court found she was sexually harassed by her manager in breach of a Fair Work Act provision introduced as part of its Secure Jobs, Better Pay reforms in 2023.
Mecca units pay $594,000 for financial reporting blemish
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Three companies associated with makeup retailer Mecca have copped $594,000 in penalties for allegedly failing to lodge audited financial reports on time.
Mastercard loses appeal of privilege waiver ruling in ACCC’s case
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Mastercard has lost its challenge to a ruling requiring it to hand over communications about agreements with retailers in a misuse of market power case brought by the competition regulator.
Class action loses case over ‘flammable’ Alucobond cladding
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A class action has failed to prove that Alucobond panel manufacturer 3A Composites and supplier Halifax Vogel misled consumers about the allegedly flammable cladding and breached consumer guarantees.
Boral urges judge to put down pen until High Court decides CBA cases
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Boral wants a judge to wait until the High Court delivers a judgment in cases against CBA before issuing his decision in shareholder class actions against the building materials giant. But the applicant says the court can’t wait for “perfect clarification” of the law.