Big Law
Controversial SA bill leaves 4 class actions in limbo
Lawyers behind the class actions into alleged underpayments at Coles, Woolworths, McDonald’s, and Hungry Jack’s have debated whether proceedings should be paused while the South Australian government debates a bill that would impact Sunday shifts.
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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra wins adverse action fight over Gaza comments
The Federal Court rejected a concert pianist’s Fair Work claim against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra over pro-Palestinian comments.
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Repeated drink-driving offences see barrister disbarred
A senior barrister has been disbarred after failing to disclose to the regulator a string of prior motor offences, spanning drink-driving and driving while disqualified.
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Clyde & Co takes employment partner from BigLaw rival
Global law firm Clyde & Co has bolstered its employment, safety, and regulatory capabilities, luring a senior employment partner from rival BigLaw firm Gilchrist Connell to lead its Australian practice.
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ABLA backs Melbourne growth with director appointment
Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors has promoted a new director in its Melbourne office, recognising her “instrumental role” in driving the continued growth of the firm’s Victorian practice.
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Lawyer’s $130k hurdle in discrimination fight decided
A tribunal has determined whether a Queensland lawyer should have to pay for his failed discrimination lawsuit, with his former employer arguing his repeated absences from hearings, lengthy material, and irrelevant allegations drove up its legal costs.
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