Franchisees of Westpac-owned brand launch class action
A class action has been filed in the Federal Court by former RAMS franchisees who were terminated by the Westpac-owned brand, contending they were let go without basis.
BIG LAW • Thu, 30 May 2024
Ransomware gang claims it hacked Sydney law firm
Hackers alleged they have client documents and court details belonging to a Sydney law firm, but its principal said only a limited amount of data was accessed.
BIG LAW • Thu, 30 May 2024
Qantas tells court rumours of negative culture ‘unreasonable’ excuse to turn down job
With a compensation order looming, lawyers for Qantas told a court it was “unreasonable” for one of the sacked ground-handling staff to turn down another job within the ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 29 May 2024
Singapore Airlines passengers may be compensated for turbulence, lawyer says
A Brisbane personal injury firm is investigating whether passengers who experienced the severe and fatal turbulence on board the Singapore Airlines flight could be ...
SME LAW • Wed, 29 May 2024
Common fund orders for solicitors may jeopardise class actions, court told
Lawyers may be incentivised to run class actions so they can “share in the winnings” if the Federal Court allows common fund orders to be awarded in favour of solicitors, ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 28 May 2024
Court extends Bonza administration to late July
Bonza’s administrators will have until the end of July to save the low-cost carrier after successfully arguing for an extension to their appointment.
CORPORATE COUNSEL • Tue, 28 May 2024
Local lawyer gets kicked out of profession for 2 years after ‘serious’ misconduct
A regional lawyer was barred from practising for two years after a series of blunders in one matter, including directing a junior lawyer under her supervision to send a ...
BIG LAW • Mon, 27 May 2024
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
