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Izuzu targeted in class action investigation over allegedly defective utes
Competition & Consumer Protection 2022-07-19 5:22 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The law firm whose probe into allegedly defective diesel particulate filters in Toyota cars has led to a verdict worth as much as $2 billion against the car maker has launched a class action investigation into diesel particulate filter issues with two models of Isuzu utes.

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Bunnings, Kmart face investigation over use of facial recognition technology
Privacy & Cybersecurity 2022-07-12 10:21 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Retail giants Bunnings and Kmart are facing an investigation by the country’s privacy regulator for using facial recognition technology in their stores.

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Nurse hit with charges for coming to work after COVID-19 test
COVID-19 2022-07-12 11:30 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

An aged care nurse who showed up to work while infected with COVID-19 could face hefty fines and jail time after being slapped with two charges for allegedly violating workplace safety laws.

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Worker unfairly sacked for not using smiley face emoji: FWC
Employment 2022-07-12 11:23 am By Cat Fredenburgh

The Fair Work Commission has found that a Brisbane cafe manager was unfairly terminated for allegedly failing to use a smiley face emoji in a staff group chat.

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Victoria looks to rein in NDAs in sexual harassment cases
Employment 2022-07-11 11:42 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Victoria has pledged to become the first state in Australia to restrict the use of non-disclosure agreements in workplace sexual harassment cases, which are used to silence victims and protect companies and harassers.

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Orica lights match in fight with Dyno Nobel over explosives patents
Intellectual Property 2022-07-11 7:22 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Explosives manufacturer Orica is closer to taking Dyno Nobel to court for allegedly infringing three of its explosives patents, filing proceedings to get more information about its rival’s CyberDet wireless detonator device.

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Norton Rose Fulbright loses another energy, projects bigwig
Business of Law 2022-07-11 11:04 am By Cat Fredenburgh

Norton Rose Fulbright has lost the co-head of its energy, infrastructure and resources team in Australia to King & Wood Mallesons, just months after the group’s other leader jumped ship to another Big Six firm.

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Ex-Norton Rose manager appeals loss in bullying case
Appeals 2022-07-08 11:05 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A former Norton Rose Fulbright digital marketing manager is trying to revive her allegations that the firm fired her after she complained of bullying and sex discrimination by her supervisor.

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Citigroup settles $300,000 lawsuit over alleged conflicted financial advice
Financial Services 2022-07-08 2:53 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Citigroup has settled a lawsuit alleging it gave a customer conflicted financial advice to invest most of her savings in “risky” products, despite her being an inexperienced investor with limited funds.

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Christian Porter reps Mick Gatto in High Court appeal of ABC victory
Appeals 2022-07-06 11:48 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Former attorney-general Christian Porter has joined the legal team of underworld figure Mick Gatto in his High Court bid to revive defamation claims against the ABC over an article he said accused him of threatening to kill gangland lawyer Nicola Gobbo.

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