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Law firm dodges personal costs despite ‘unsatisfactory approach’ to orders in discrimination case
A judge has stopped short of making costs orders against a law firm despite finding it was responsible for delays in a workplace discrimination suit.
Uncertified lawyer with ‘vigorous social media presence’ should be struck from roll, tribunal says
A tribunal has recommended a solicitor who continued to advertise his legal services on social media after his practising certificate was revoked should be struck off the roll.
Maybe happy ending for EY after mass defection of tax team to Alvarez & Marsal
Likening its position to the "Goldilocks zone", EY has secured documents from rival Alvarez & Marsal as it weighs potential litigation over the mass departure of partners and staff from its international tax practice.
Dentons nabs employment partner from Deloitte Legal
Dentons has poached an employment law expert and her team of three from Deloitte Legal to grow its Melbourne office.
Ord Minnett wins appeal in fight with wealth advisor over wage entitlements
Stockbroking firm Ord Minnett has overturned a judgment finding it owed years of wages and other entitlements to a wealth adviser who was only paid in commissions.
Landmark win for low-paid McDonald’s workers in FWC
The workplace umpire has handed a win to over 5,000 McDonald’s workers, in a decision that will force 18 of the fast food giant's franchisees to the negotiating table for a single enterprise agreement under new laws.
Fortrend sues Shaw pair again, this time over payment demands
Two Shaw & Partners advisers who won $580,000 in penalties and compensation against former employer Fortrend Securities face fresh litigation seeking to quash their demands for payment.
Lawyer for Super Retail employees showed PowerPoint on damage of publicity, court told
A lawyer acting for two senior Super Retail Group employees presented a PowerPoint to solicitors for the company on the damage to its share price if his clients' allegations went public, court filings say.
Street sweeper unfairly axed for comments on Acknowledgement of Country: FWC
The Fair Work Commission has found a Darebin City Council street sweeper was unfairly terminated after expressing that an Acknowledgement of Country was unnecessary to open a work meeting.
Antoinette Lattouf wins $70,000 in unfair dismissal case against ABC
A judge has awarded former ABC presenter Antoinette Lattouf $70,000 in compensation after finding the national broadcaster unlawfully terminated her employment because of her opposition to the Israeli military campaign in Gaza.