Optus class action secures Deloitte report into data breach

Optus failed to keep a Deloitte report into last year’s major data breach out of the hands of a class action applicant.

BIG LAW • Fri, 10 Nov 2023

Tribunal reviews power to appoint manager to firm

Following a complaint made by a firm of barristers and solicitors, a tribunal was tasked with considering if a legal profession board has the power to appoint more than ...

BIG LAW • Thu, 09 Nov 2023

Folbigg report could have done more for legal system, expert says

The Folbigg inquiry report failed to consider “systemic issues” within the NSW legal system, an Australian law expert argued.

BIG LAW • Thu, 09 Nov 2023

Shareholder class action filed against vehicle leasing company

Allegations a vehicle leasing company made non-disclosures and misstatements to the market will be the subject of a new class action.

BIG LAW • Thu, 09 Nov 2023

Kathleen Folbigg’s case referred to Governor, appeal court

A report from former chief justice Tom Bathurst that concluded Kathleen Folbigg was wrongfully convicted for the deaths of her four children has been handed to the NSW ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Nov 2023

Qantas tells court it does not guarantee flight times, rejects ACCC claims

Claims that Qantas sold tickets to cancelled flights have been aired in the Federal Court for the first time.

BIG LAW • Wed, 08 Nov 2023

Sydney man pleads guilty to impersonating solicitor

A Sydney man who impersonated a solicitor in criminal proceedings faces a fine of more than $25,000.

BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Nov 2023

JK Rowling’s ‘unfounded’ comments have no place in Australian courts

Following comments made by the author of the Harry Potter books, JK Rowling, a Chief Justice has issued a strong statement: Australian courts which adopt open and ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Nov 2023

Class action investigation launched into Exactech implants

A personal injury firm launched a class action investigation into faulty hip, knee and ankle implants related to an Exactech recall.

BIG LAW • Tue, 07 Nov 2023