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NRL says Telstra wanted ‘tough action’ following player scandals
Employment 2019-07-30 6:48 pm By Amelia Birnie

The National Rugby League has revealed major sponsor Telstra demanded “tough action” after the so-called “Summer of Hell” of player scandals, as it attempts to defend its no fault stand-down rule in an appeal launched by Dragons player Jack de Belin challenging his suspension.

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Opal Tower unit owners launch multi-million dollar class action
Class Actions 2019-07-30 2:42 pm By Amelia Birnie

A class action has been filed against a NSW state government-controlled entity over Sydney’s scandal-plagued Opal Tower, in a claim that is expected to seek millions of dollars of compensation on behalf of hundreds of apartment owners.

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MediaCom exec claims he was fired for depression
Employment 2019-07-29 4:55 pm By Amelia Birnie

One of the top executives of MediaCom has filed a lawsuit against the media agency claiming he was fired and also passed up for promotion after requesting flexible working arrangements to accommodate his worsening depression.

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Judge discontinues Queensland legal fees class action
Class Actions 2019-07-29 2:51 pm By Amelia Birnie

A judge has discontinued a class action brought against a Queensland law firm over allegedly non-compliant conditional costs agreements, after finding no evidence that anyone other than the lead plaintiff was interested in bringing a claim.

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Ex-MP Emma Husar reaches settlement in defamation case against Buzzfeed
Defamation 2019-07-29 11:08 am By Amelia Birnie

Former Labor MP Emma Husar has settled her defamation case against online media outlet Buzzfeed, following eight months of litigation over an article the ex-politician claimed implied she was a slut and accused her of sexual harassment and bullying.

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Judge meets further resistance from doctors group in Ethicon pelvic mesh class action
Product Liability 2019-07-26 9:54 pm By Amelia Birnie

A judge has ordered a leading doctor’s professional body to hand over its member list to the applicants in the Ethicon pelvic mesh class action, after the organisation tried to argue its physical member book didn’t strictly fall within the terms of a court order.

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AMP taken by surprise by ASIC’s claim of 120 breaches in insurance churn case
Financial Services 2019-07-26 9:45 pm By Amelia Birnie

AMP Financial Planning has attempted to qualify its admission to so-called insurance churn allegations by the corporate watchdog, suggesting it might not have admitted to “all contraventions” if it had known ASIC would push for up to 120 separate breaches and $36 million in penalties.

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$27M Fitch class action settlement approved after scolding by judge
Class Actions 2019-07-25 7:10 pm By Amelia Birnie

Group members in the Fitch Ratings class action have recovered almost 95 per cent of their losses in a $27 million settlement, which was narrowly approved after a judge scolded the parties for a lack of clarity around the mediation and opt-out process.

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Iluka threatens class action dismissal bid amid ongoing funding concerns
Class Actions 2019-07-24 9:19 pm By Amelia Birnie

Mineral sands producer Iluka Resources is threatening a dismissal bid in a shareholder class action it has spent $2 million fighting over the past year, amid concerns proposed security could be inadequate and the applicant has still to finalise an agreement with a litigation funder.

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Judge not going to take delays in Clive Palmer Twisted Sister copyright case
Intellectual Property 2019-07-24 8:53 pm By Amelia Birnie

Lawyers for Queensland businessman Clive Palmer have apologised to the court for repeated delays in the Twisted Sister music copyright case, blaming the unavailability of experts and the mining magnate’s involvement in the Queensland Nickel liquidation trial for his lateness.

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