KFC to face class action over rest break allegations

Shine Lawyers has launched a class action against fast food giant KFC over an alleged lack of rest breaks for employees.

BIG LAW • Wed, 25 Oct 2023

Judgment delivered in Ruby Princess class action

The Federal Court has handed down its decision in a class action over the COVID-19-riddled Ruby Princess cruise.

BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Oct 2023

Judge says defamation costs order could have been reduced

An indemnity costs order may not have been awarded to a former soldier following his defamation win over the ABC had the national broadcaster not so freely consented, a ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Oct 2023

Criminal justice system partly to blame for historic child sexual abuse

An inquiry examining historic child sexual abuse within Victorian schools has heard of a number of failings committed by the criminal justice system of the time, ...

BIG LAW • Tue, 24 Oct 2023

South Brisbane firm’s $12k demand for fees escalates into $500k counterclaim

What started as an attempt to claim $12,000 in allegedly unpaid fees has snowballed across a number of jurisdictions and now includes allegations of overcharging and a ...

BIG LAW • Mon, 23 Oct 2023

Soldier accuses Defence Department of bringing ‘malicious’ prosecution

A former soldier has accused the Department of Defence of pursuing a malicious prosecution against him more than 20 years ago.

BIG LAW • Sun, 22 Oct 2023

Solicitor may face disciplinary action over attempted sale of law firm

A Canberra solicitor engaged to assist in the sale of a law firm could face allegations of professional misconduct.

BIG LAW • Thu, 19 Oct 2023

Court Services Victoria fined $380k for ‘toxic’ workplace

WorkSafe has convicted and fined Court Services Victoria for just under $380,000.

BIG LAW • Thu, 19 Oct 2023

Former Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills partner suffers setback in $15m lawsuit

A former Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills partner who made sensational allegations about Lendlease’s financial statements has had a setback in his plan to sue ...

BIG LAW • Wed, 18 Oct 2023