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Failed NULIS class action says costs should wait until appeal
Class Actions 2025-05-23 10:55 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The lead applicant in a failed class action against NULIS Nominees has argued that any costs orders should be stayed until after its appeal, while the ex-NAB super trustee claims it should have $8 million in costs paid now. 

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Ashurst winds down Canberra government practice in deal with Thomson Geer
Business of Law 2025-05-22 10:48 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Ashurst has decided to wind down its Canberra federal government practice following a strategic review, with seven partners set to move to Thomson Geer. 

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Blackmores faces class action probe into vitamin supplements
Class Actions 2025-05-22 1:51 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A boutique law firm is investigating a potential class action against Blackmores over claims that its supplements contain “potentially toxic” levels of vitamin B6 that could cause injury. 

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Austin Engineering needs more evidence for freezing order against ex-sales rep: court
Contracts 2025-05-22 11:13 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has denied Austin Engineering’s bid for a $210,000 freezing order against a former sales representative, with a judge finding there was an arguable claim for breach of confidence but no evidence of a claim to more than nominal damages. 

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Tesa wants Full Court to resolve judicial conflict on apprehension of bias
Employment 2025-05-21 11:32 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Mining company Tesa Group wants the Full Federal Court to settle a conflict in judicial opinions on whether remarks made in parliament can factor into recusal applications. 

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Ben Roberts-Smith’s criticisms of trial judge ‘unwarranted’, says appeals court
Appeals 2025-05-20 11:28 pm By Cindy Cameronne

In tossing his challenge to a finding that he committed war crimes in Afghanistan, an appeals court rejected Ben Roberts-Smith’s criticisms of the trial judge, finding the judge gave sufficient weight to the presumption of innocence. 

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Southbank tower developer seeks stay in Crown Group’s suit over stalled project
Construction 2025-05-21 11:57 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Developer Infinity wants to stay a case by liquidators of collapsed developer Crown Group seeking to sell the land for their stalled joint venture for a residential tower in Melbourne’s Southbank.

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Judge recuses herself from case, citing ‘friendly’ relationship with legal watchdog CEO
Legal Ethics 2025-05-20 11:45 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has recused herself from hearing the Victorian legal watchdog’s case against the owners of a law firm, saying she was “fortified” in that choice due to concerns raised about her longstanding relationship with the regulator’s CEO. 

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Non-competes ban should be top of mind for employers, says new HopgoodGanim partner
Business of Law 2025-05-20 11:24 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The Albanese government’s proposed ban on non-compete agreements should be top of mind for employers, according to HopgoodGanim’s newest employment partner.

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‘Massive and irreparable harm’: Qantas faces possible $121M fine for ground crew outsourcing
Employment 2025-05-19 11:31 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Qantas should pay a penalty of the “highest order” for outsourcing its ground crew staff during the COVID pandemic, a union has argued, while a judge has questioned if he needs to send a message that “you can’t play the court for a fool”.

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