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Debt collector Panthera Finance must pay $500,000 for harassing consumers
Australia's second largest debt recovery agency has been ordered to pay $500,000 after the company admitted breaching Australia's consumer laws by unduly harassing and misleading three people over debts they did not owe.
Ex-Macquarie Media boss Adam Lang settles defamation case over Daily Telegraph articles
The former boss of Sydney's 2GB and Melbourne's 3AW radio stations, Adam Lang, has resolved his defamation case against the publisher of the Daily Telegraph over articles he claimed portrayed him as an incompetent, sadistic executive who created a toxic work atmosphere.
Two law firms force staff to work from home, while others brace for possible coronavirus shutdown
Two law firms have mandated that staff begin working from home to limit the spread of the new coronavirus, while others begin shifting their workforce offsite as firms test their ability to weather what is expected to be a prolonged public health crisis.
Settlement reached in sexual harassment case against ‘Underbelly’ actor
A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit against 'Underbelly' actor Damien Walshe-Howling alleging he sexually harassed an extra on the set of Channel Ten's 'Bikie Wars' when he grabbed the actress and forced his tongue into her mouth.
Full Court says HWL Ebsworth lawyer was not sacked for political views
The Full Federal Court has thrown out an appeal by a former special counsel of HWL Ebsworth, ruling the senior practitioner was reasonably fired for violating the firm's media policy in press interviews and not because of his political views.
Coronavirus could threaten jury trial in Country Care cartel case
A Federal Court judge has acknowledged concerns raised by the accused in a criminal cartel case against mobility equipment provider Country Care and two employees about how an upcoming jury trial will proceed if the coronavirus pandemic worsens, telling the parties the court had already taken measures to control the spread of the virus.
Judge approves Bellamy’s $49.7M settlement of shareholder class actions
A judge has given his blessing to a $49.7 million settlement of two class actions that alleged infant food maker Bellamy's misled investors about its China growth strategy and declining market share in Australia.
Westpac class action beauty parade is on after new suit filed
Westpac has been hit with another class action over alleged anti-money laundering breaches, teeing up a high-stakes beauty parade over which firm will lead the class action against the bank.
Melco must produce docs to Crown Resorts inquiry, appeals court says
Hong Kong-based casino group Melco Resorts must hand over documents claimed to be privileged to a NSW public inquiry into James Packer's Crown Resorts, with an appeals court ruling the inquiry had the power of a royal commission.
ACCC strikes out again, loses misuse of market power case against Ramsay Health
A court has tossed a case by the ACCC against Ramsay Health Care claiming that the global hospital group misused its market power by pressuring a group of doctors who planned to open their own day clinic.