Unavoidable staffing concerns reason for delay, TelstraSuper says

In defence of a claim it breached internal dispute resolution protocols, TelstraSuper told a court that a number of complaints slipped through the 45-day deadline because ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 16 Apr 2025

TelstraSuper’s excuses for alleged complaint failures not good enough, ASIC says

TelstraSuper’s explanation for why it allegedly breached internal dispute resolution procedures with respect to hundreds of complaints over an 18-month period was ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 15 Apr 2025

Westpac responds to claims it ignored suspected fraud at RAMS franchises

Westpac responded to a number of sensational allegations made by its head of audit, risk and compliance, including that executives ignored her concerns about suspected ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 15 Apr 2025

‘Severe’ cost failures at Perth law firm, client alleges

A Perth law firm was ordered to scrap its legal bills and start again after a former client complained its alleged failure to comply with cost disclosure obligations was ...

SME LAW • Mon, 14 Apr 2025

Bupa accused of aged care breaches in new class action

In the wake of damning evidence at a royal commission, a plaintiff law firm has filed a class action against Bupa for its alleged failure to provide quality care to ...

SME LAW • Mon, 14 Apr 2025

Counsel sends court on ‘wild goose chase’ in vaccine class action material

A court has criticised the work of a senior counsel and two junior counsel for material submitted in a vaccine class action, particularly the 812-page statement of claim ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 13 Apr 2025

Solicitor brings fight against employer years after her termination

A solicitor terminated from her position at an immigration detention centre based in Sydney’s west has brought an unfair dismissal application against the operators ...

BIG LAW • Sun, 13 Apr 2025

Practising certificate cancelled for solicitor over off-limits work

A solicitor with decades of experience under his belt was shut out of the legal profession for a year after he was found to have stepped outside the bounds of his ...

SME LAW • Thu, 10 Apr 2025

Court volunteers celebrated for decades of endless support

For over 45 years, volunteers from the Court Network have been ready and willing to lend a hand, a shoulder to cry on, or friendly company to overwhelmed court users

CORPORATE COUNSEL • Thu, 10 Apr 2025