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Judge’s ‘past life’ comments on class action reform no basis for recusal, court told
Class Actions 2024-10-10 11:51 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A bid to disqualify a judge who spoke publicly about proposed reforms to class action law from hearing a class action against Fletcher Building is out of touch with reality, a court has heard.

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Class action probe underway over Queensland property taxes
Real Estate 2024-10-08 11:08 pm By Christine Caulfield

A law firm is investigating a potential class action against the Queensland government over stamp duty and land tax surcharges on foreign property purchasers.

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HSU secretary can’t use union funds for legal defence
Employment 2024-10-08 11:55 pm By Christine Caulfield

A judge has restrained Health Services Union secretary Diana Asmar from using union cash to fund her defence against allegations of illegitimate reimbursements at the union’s Victorian branch. 

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Judge from Maurice Blackburn should not hear Fletcher class action, court told
Class Actions 2024-10-02 11:20 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge should be disqualified from hearing a class action against Fletcher Building because of his previous association with the funder, as well as public remarks he made as a plaintiffs’ solicitor, a court has heard. 

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Harvey Norman hit with second class action over ‘junk’ warranties
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-09-19 4:49 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A second law firm has filed a class action against Harvey Norman alleging it sold extended warranties to customers that had “no real value”.

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Victoria fights protest class action’s bid for police officers’ names
Class Actions 2024-09-17 11:06 pm By Sam Matthews

The state of Victoria is resisting a class action’s bid to identify police officers recorded using capsicum spray against protestors at a mining conference in 2019.

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Judge ‘startled’ by Homes Victoria’s claim in public housing class action
Class Actions 2024-09-17 10:20 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Homes Victoria’s claim that there are no documents recording its reasons for deciding to demolish and redevelop two public housing towers that housed 1,200 people left a judge “startled”.

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Prosecutor who complained about two judges elevated to Supreme Court
Courts 2024-09-17 11:16 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The top prosecutor in Victoria who made complaints about two judges, prompting one to resign, has been elevated to the state’s Supreme Court.

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Judge who steered Victorian Supreme Court through pandemic to step down
Courts 2024-09-12 11:12 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The top judge in Victoria who steered the Supreme Court through the COVID-19 pandemic is stepping down after 14 years on the bench. 

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Solicitor found guilty of misconduct for not disclosing interest in CCTV company
Legal Ethics 2024-09-05 3:05 pm By Sam Matthews

A Melbourne solicitor has been fined for applying for compensation on behalf of twenty clients from the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal for the installation of CCTV systems by a company which she had an interest in.

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