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The Star loses bid to recover COVID-19 losses from insurers
Insurance 2021-08-05 9:39 pm By Miklos Bolza

The Star Entertainment Group will not be able to recoup losses at its casinos and hotels stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, after a judge found […]

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Brambles class action ‘sidesteps’ challenge to landmark class closure ruling, judge says
Class Actions 2021-08-05 9:21 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has said the applicant in a class action against Brambles has “side-stepped” a challenge to a landmark class closure ruling that found there […]

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Mercedes-Benz accused in ACCC action of exposing drivers to risk of death during Takata recall
Competition & Consumer Protection 2021-08-04 4:37 pm By Christine Caulfield

The consumer regulator has launched court proceedings against luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz for allegedly exposing consumers to serious injury or death by failing to comply […]

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Law firm says High Court ruling not a death knell for casuals class actions
Class Actions 2021-08-04 2:52 pm By Miklos Bolza

The law firm that’s running seven class actions challenging the ‘casualisation’ of mine workers says the cases still have a way forward despite suffering a […]

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Funder wants Full Court to throw out landmark class action ruling
Class Actions 2021-08-04 2:38 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The funder backing a class action accusing two energy generators of gaming Queensland’s energy prices wants the Full Federal Court to find the landmark Brookfield […]

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Australia Post settles with Christine Holgate for $1M
Employment 2021-08-04 11:18 am By Cat Fredenburgh

Australia Post has agreed to pay former CEO Christine Holgate $1 million after the company’s board ordered her to stand down last year for spending […]

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High Court deals crushing defeat to casual workers
Employment 2021-08-04 10:51 am By Miklos Bolza

The High Court has found casual employees who work regular shifts are not entitled to paid annual, personal and compassionate leave under the Fair Work […]

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Bartier Perry gave client ‘dangerously incomplete’ legal advice, appeals court says
Business of Law 2021-08-03 10:43 pm By Bianca Hrovat

An appeals court has upheld a ruling that Sydney law firm Bartier Perry failed to adequately advise a lawyer about his rights under a partnership […]

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Crown chair, CEO to step down as royal commissioner considers new casino operator
Gaming 2021-08-03 10:10 pm By Christine Caulfield

Crown Resorts chair Helen Coonan and the CEO of Crown Melbourne will step down at the end of this month, the latest heads to roll […]

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ASIC seeks $40M penalty against NAB over inadequate fee disclosures
Financial Services 2021-06-17 3:06 pm By Christine Caulfield

National Australia Bank has admitted in court it broke the law by charging fees it was not entitled to collect, but the bank and the […]

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