Class action filed for PFAS contamination of Indigenous land
A compensation firm has filed a class action on behalf of the Indigenous Australians whose land was “negligently” contaminated by toxic firefighting foam.
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Feb 2021
Solicitor suspended for trust account deficiency, failure to follow instructions
A Victorian solicitor who deliberately refused to follow client instructions and caused a trust account deficiency has been reprimanded and suspended from practice.
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Feb 2021
Pell media contempt case comes to an end
The major media companies charged for breaching suppression orders protecting Cardinal George Pell’s identity have entered a plea of guilty.
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Feb 2021
Investa Commercial and Manulife enter joint venture for Sydney property
Investa Commercial and Manulife have been assisted by Corrs Chambers Westgarth and DLA Piper in the acquisition of property in Martin Place, Sydney.
SME LAW • Tue, 02 Feb 2021
Tasmanian sex abuse inquiry names commissioner amid allegations
With over a dozen Tasmanian public servants facing abuse allegations, the state’s Attorney-General has named a commissioner to oversee an inquiry into the government ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 02 Feb 2021
Employment law expert criticises Uber Eats’ new business model
A compensation firm has hit back at Uber Eats after the food delivery service overhauled its business model and has joined a union in suggesting the changes will force ...
SME LAW • Mon, 01 Feb 2021
‘Once in a generation opportunity’: ALRC to review financial services laws
The Australian Law Reform Commission has been tasked with simplifying the unnecessary complexity in Australia’s financial services laws.
BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Feb 2021
SA appoints newest Supreme Court judge
South Australia’s Attorney-General Vickie Chapman has welcomed the newest, high-profile appointment to the state’s Supreme Court.
BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Feb 2021
Climate change hearings set the stage for future legislation
Public hearings into climate change legislation will come to a close soon after setting the stage for a new independent body to manage and enforce relevant laws.
BIG LAW • Mon, 01 Feb 2021
