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Law firm founded by ex-Holding Redlich partner can’t act against former client
Business of Law 2024-09-10 11:14 pm By Andy Sidler

A long-time client of a former Holding Redlich partner has been granted a permanent injunction restraining the lawyer from acting against it in proceedings over a Queensland residential development.

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Deloitte appointed administrators of Keystone despite ‘baggage’
Financial Services 2024-09-05 11:24 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has ruled that two Deloitte partners can act as administrators for embattled wealth manager Keystone, replacing two voluntary administrators from KordaMentha, despite an alleged risk of conflict due to past work for the company.

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Christie Whelan Browne resolves suit against Rocky Horror theatre company
Entertainment 2024-09-04 11:46 am By Cat Fredenburgh

Actor Christie Whelan Browne has resolved a lawsuit against theatre company Oldfield Entertainment alleging it violating the Sex Discrimination Act by subjecting her to sexual discrimination and harassment by fellow cast member Craig McLachlan during its 2014 production of the Rocky Horror Show.

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Melbourne Football Club defeats member’s challenge to board election rules
Sports 2024-08-22 11:37 pm By Andy Sidler

Legal action by a Melbourne Football Club member challenging the AFL club’s board election rules has been dismissed, with a judge finding the rule banning campaigning by candidates is not oppressive as alleged.

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Lendlease can’t argue Qld law doesn’t apply to work on NSW side of Gold Coast Airport
Construction 2024-08-05 11:46 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has rejected Lendleaseā€™s argument that Queensland building legislation does not apply to cross-border works carried out at Gold Coast Airport, saying the builderā€™s construction of the law would require a ā€œbolt-by-boltā€ analysis of construction work.

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Clayton Utz nabs Holding Redlich veteran for commercial practice
People In The News 2024-08-02 11:48 pm By Sam Matthews

Clayton Utz has bolstered its commercial litigation team by hiring a longtime Holding Redlich partner known for her work on the Lawyer X and Crown Resorts royal commissions.

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Ex-client takes Holding Redlich to court over $334,000 legal bill
Business of Law 2024-07-09 10:40 pm By Sam Matthews

Law firm Holding Redlich has been hit with proceedings over invoices totalling more than $334,000 by an ex-client who says the firm provided no cost agreement and made no cost disclosure over the course of an eight-month retainer.Ā 

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MinterEllison advice in spotlight in ASIC case against Dixon Advisory director
Trials 2024-06-17 11:09 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Trial in ASICā€™s action accusing former Dixon Advisory director Paul Ryan of breaching his duties began Monday, a case that puts the spotlight on legal advice over a deed that affected the wealth management firm’s capacity to recoup a $19 million debt on the eve of its collapse.

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Cargill wins IP case against company that tried to intercept $10.8M payment
Intellectual Property 2024-06-11 11:45 pm By Sam Matthews

Cargill has won a trade mark infringement case against a company that a judge said appeared to be operating an ā€œinternet scamā€ to intercept a $10 million payment to the multinational food company.

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Founders of streetwear retailer City Beach win $52M fight with ATO
Tax 2024-06-07 11:24 pm By Sam Matthews

The founders of streetwear retailer City Beach have won a fight with the ATO over the taxation of a $52 million disposal of pre-capital gains tax assets.

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