Optus fails to keep report into cyber attack out of class action

The Federal Court has dismissed Optus’ appeal to hold back a Deloitte report into its 2022 cyber attack from class action lawyers.

BIG LAW • Mon, 27 May 2024

Perth firm accused of bullying fired employee

A Perth firm has faced the Fair Work Commission to fight against bullying allegations made by a former employee.

SME LAW • Mon, 27 May 2024

Lawyer’s name may be struck for ‘discourteous, threatening’ letters

A recommendation was made to strike the name of a West Australian lawyer from the roll for a number of misconduct findings, including for sending “discourteous, ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 26 May 2024

Bonza administrators ask court for extension

Bonza’s administrators are seeking a two-month extension to their appointment as they continue to search for a buyer for the grounded low-cost airline.

BIG LAW • Sun, 26 May 2024

Transparency promises do not include Deloitte report, Medibank chair says

Medibank’s chairman told a court an external report into a major data hack cannot be included in the company’s earlier commitments to be transparent and share what it ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 23 May 2024

Optus hit with lawsuit for 2022 cyber attack

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has filed a lawsuit against Optus, alleging that it failed to protect its customers during its 2022 cyber attack

BIG LAW • Thu, 23 May 2024

Lawyer who represented feuding neighbour reprimanded

A tribunal has penalised a Victorian lawyer for lodging three caveats on a property without a proper basis.

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Thu, 23 May 2024

Lawyer confronts former employer in court over retainer

Tensions arose when a lawyer retained her first legal employer to assist her with a major and drawn-out Federal Court proceeding.

BIG LAW • Wed, 22 May 2024

Hells Angels on hook for costs after trademark stoush

Hells Angels lengthy trademark court saga against Redbubble has ended with a sizeable costs order.

BIG LAW • Tue, 21 May 2024