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The director of a law firm ordered to pay $184,000 in wages withheld from a junior lawyer is fighting a decision by the Victorian Legal Services Board + Commissioner to not renew his practicing certificate.
Bingo Industries pleads guilty to price-fixing
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Waste company Bingo Industries has pleaded guilty to fixing prices for demolition waste services in Sydney, following an industry-wide investigation by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Second law firm investigates class action against Toyota unit Hino
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Toyota unit Hino is facing at least two class action investigations for alleged misleading representations over 20 years about the fuel consumption and emissions of its diesel vehicles.
Money transfer biz director retreats from credibility attack on key witness in cartel case
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The director of a money transfer business accused of fixing foreign exchange rates has filed a defence attacking the credibility of the federal prosecutor’s key witness, but his new lawyer says the attack might not be maintained at trial.
Scotch Whiskey Association wins permanent ban against importer
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An Australian food and drink importer has been permanently banned from falsely using the words ‘Scotch’ and ‘Scotch Whisky’, after being sued by The Scotch Whisky Association for “flagrant” copyright infringement.
Toyota unit faces class action investigation for cheating on emissions tests
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Japanese truck maker Hino is facing a class action investigation in Australia after admitting it submitted false data on fuel emissions and fuel economy tests for many of its engine models in Japan.
Judge approves $52M settlement in Takata airbags class actions
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A judge has approved a $52 million settlement is six class actions against car makers for allegedly selling cars fitted with deadly Takata airbags, under which individuals group members will get around $600 after $31.7 million in expenses is deducted.
PM seeking legal advice over Morrison ministry appointments
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is seeking legal advice over reports that predecessor Scott Morrison was secretly appointed to three ministry positions while in the top job.
Hawthorn accused of ‘heartless’ treatment of account exec after panic attack
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The Hawthorn Football Club faces a lawsuit brought by a former account executive who alleges she was forced to resign after being sidelined since a workplace panic attack.
Citigroup judge calls out ‘complex and arcane’ criminal cartel laws
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The judge who oversaw a discontinued criminal cartel case over a $2.5 billion ANZ share placement has bemoaned Australia’s overly complex criminal cartel laws, noting prosecutors stumbled in advancing the indictment despite the case involving a “not particularly complex” set of facts.