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Class action brought against Department of Defence

A multi-site class action will be filed on Thursday against the Department of Defence, alleging that more than 40,000 residents across Australia have been exposed to toxic chemicals used on military bases.

16 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Decades-long legal battle against 4 firms and a judge ends

The Federal Court has put an end to a long legal dispute that saw the operator of a Hobart nursing home slam four law firms and a lawyer-turned-Supreme Court judge for professional negligence and other damages, respectively.

16 April 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Chief Judge confirms courts are prepared for COVID-19 in long-term

The Chief Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia said the courts are now prepared to see out a long-term future in conducting hearings via a “digital transformation”.

16 April 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Free legal service for pandemic-related matters launched in NSW

The state government of NSW, Legal Aid NSW and LawAccess NSW have teamed up for a free legal help service people facing legal issues under the COVID-19 public health laws.

16 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Pell barrister to lead special commission into Ruby Princess debacle

The Ruby Princess cruise ship will now be the subject of a special commission of inquiry led by one of Australia’s most well-known barristers.

16 April 2020
By Tony Zhang
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Firm ‘optimistic’ it will not cut staff or spending amid COVID-19

As law firms across the country cut down on staff and spending, one law firm said it is still optimistic that there is no need to take such drastic measures just yet.

16 April 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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New firm makes strides in taking on ‘broken’ traditional model

After a successful launch “to make the legal profession a better place” by pushing back against “broken” pricing structures, the new firm has shared their recent success which it says has resonated within the Western Australian business community.

16 April 2020
By Tony Zhang
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IHG sells Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport

Hotel group IHG has sold its leasehold interest in the Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport to Pelligra Group.

16 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy
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‘Australians will not face this pandemic on equal footing’, legal bodies warn

A report into Australia’s handling of human rights has handed down a scathing review for the nation, amid concerns it is not equipped to handle issues related to COVID-19.

16 April 2020
By Naomi Neilson
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Qld lawyer reprimanded for communication with court without opponent’s consent

A solicitor working for a Brisbane-based firm has been reprimanded and ordered to pay costs following a 2019 finding of unsatisfactory professional conduct.

15 April 2020
By Jerome Doraisamy