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How new laws could cater for disputes over pets

As any family lawyer will tell you, informing a client that their beloved furry friend is lumped into the property...

26 September 2024

By Briony Robertson

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New judge appointed to Victoria Supreme Court, 2 promoted at OPP

A new judge has been appointed to the Supreme Court of Victoria, who was formerly the state’s chief prosecutor,...

26 September 2024

By Lauren Croft

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Arbitration preferable to slow and expensive court processes

The court system in Queensland is too slow, expensive, and unpredictable, with people seeking justice often better off...

25 September 2024

By Dan Creevey

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Qld sole practitioner reprimanded over disclosure blunder

The sole practitioner of a Queensland law firm was reprimanded over his failure to make “full and frank...

24 September 2024

By Naomi Neilson

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New Deputy Chief Magistrate named for NSW Local Court

The NSW Local Court has made another leadership appointment by naming a new Deputy Chief Magistrate....

23 September 2024

By Grace Robbie

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Kentucky judge shot and killed in chambers, sheriff charged with murder

A county sheriff in the US state of Kentucky has been charged with one count of murder following the fatal shooting of...

20 September 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

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Harvey Norman to face class action over ‘worthless’ warranties

A class action lawsuit has been filed against major retail company Harvey Norman over allegations that an extended...

19 September 2024

By Kace O'Neill

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Unpaid overtime class action sees $31.5m settlement for junior doctors

The largest-ever wages underpayment class action settlement in the ACT has been reached, with junior doctors in the...

19 September 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

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District Court judge elevated to NSW Supreme Court

Judge Andrew Coleman SC, who was appointed to the NSW District Court three years ago, is set to join the state’s...

16 September 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

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Maurice Blackburn national head of medical negligence and dust diseases appointed as coroner

The Victorian government has appointed the national head of Maurice Blackburn’s medical negligence and dust diseases...

13 September 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy