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Norton Rose Fulbright hit with two negligence suits over property sale advice
Norton Rose Fulbright has been hit with two negligence suits in a week blaming the law firm for botched property sales in Victoria six years ago.
‘No brainer’ that Arrium was failing when directors drew down funds, court told
Several lenders have appealed a ruling that found they failed to prove steel giant Arrium falsified representations on loan drawdown notices ahead of its $2.8 billion collapse, saying it was a “no brainer” that the company was in dire straits when its directors sought extra funds.
Funder wants $13.2M commission from confidential Opal Tower class action settlement
Although the settlement sum has not been disclosed, court documents in the Opal Tower class action reveal the litigation funder backing the case will seek $13.2 million in commission when the parties appear before the court later this year.
Logistics company drivers are independent contractors, Federal Court finds
A judge has found four drivers working with transport company Avert Logistics are independent contractors despite the business supplying vehicles for them.
Booktopia agrees on penalty in ACCC case over ‘misleading’ refund policy
Booktopia has resolved a case by the consumer regulator alleging the online book retailer's policy that required customers to request a refund within two business days of purchase was misleading.
Norton Rose Fulbright loses another energy, projects bigwig
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.
Ex-Norton Rose manager appeals loss in bullying case
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.
William Inglis & Son waived privilege over Norton Rose Fulbright emails in land spat
Australia’s oldest thoroughbred auctioneer William Inglis & Son waived legal professional privilege over advice from its solicitor Norton Rose Fulbright over contamination of land it bought in 2009, a judge has found.
Hutchinson’s ‘monstrous’ claim survives in case over $153M Port Melbourne development
Construction giant Hutchinson has succeeded in bringing claims against a related entity of a Port Melbourne property developer over a $153 million project after alleging the developer was a "company of straw" that had no assets.
7-Eleven class action funder wins first-ever interim payment from settlement
A judge has granted a litigation funder for two franchisee class actions against 7-Eleven an interim payment to cover its costs ahead of a ruling on how much it can pocket from a $98 million settlement.