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Slaters hits Colonial First State with class action on behalf of 500,000 Australians

Personal injury firm Slater and Gordon today filed a class action on behalf of half a million Australians who were allegedly charged excessive superannuation fees to fund ongoing commissions paid by Colonial First State to financial advisers.

18 October 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Victorian principal found guilty on 9 charges

A Frankston-based principal, who has over 50 years’ experience as a lawyer, has been found guilty on seven charges of professional misconduct and two charges of unsatisfactory professional conduct relating to the handling of a matrimonial dispute.

18 October 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Maurice Blackburn circles MySuper with new class action

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers has filed a class action on behalf of thousands of MySuper account holders with Colonial First State in relation to alleged breaches of super trustee duties.

18 October 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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Ruling that litigation funders must pay security for costs has numerous implications

A decision handed down in the Federal Court last week could have a significant impact on numerous employment class action proceedings, argues one firm.

18 October 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Coverage of festival death report wrong, NSW Bar Association says

The NSW Bar Association has slammed the media for its reporting of the leaked draft report into festival deaths, condemning it as “pre-emptive criticism”.

18 October 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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How small law firms can innovate

Innovation does not always require spending enormous amounts of money or investing in high-end tech products, writes Marianne Marchesi.

17 October 2019
By Marianne Marchesi
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Solicitor calls for government to provide more support for charity gifts in wills

The government should be at the forefront of encouraging Australians to leave gifts in their will for charity to relieve burdens, said a wills and estates law specialist.

17 October 2019
By Naomi Neilson
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High Court Chief Justice recounts divergence of common law

The Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia, the Honourable Susan Kiefel AC, has spoken out about the common law, offering a historical and comparative perspective.

17 October 2019
By Emma Musgrave
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CPE Capital advised on acquisition of Banksmeadow processing facility

CPE Capital has made its first investment in the recycling and waste management industry, acquiring an 8,200-square metre site near Port Botany for approximately $50 million.

17 October 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy
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Victoria moves to modernise its appeals system

The Andrews government in Victoria has this week introduced legislation which it hopes will make appeals proceedings more efficient and transparent, as well as better supporting victims.

17 October 2019
By Jerome Doraisamy