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Ventia canā€™t recoup $5.6M from Western Power in bushfire class action
Class Actions 2024-01-16 4:17 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Subcontractor Ventia Utility Services had lost its bid to recover $5.6 million in alleged overpayments to class action group members from co-defendant Western Power, after its liability was reduced on appeal in a representative proceeding over the 2014 Perth Hills bushfire.

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Gilbert + Tobin appoints former Pinsent Masons partner for energy team
Energy & Natural Resources 2023-12-11 11:37 pm By Christine Caulfield

Former Pinsent Masons lawyer George Varma has been recruited to Gilbert + Tobin’s energy and resources team, marking the second lateral hire for the firm’s Perth office this financial year.

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Four states face class action investigation over removal of Indigenous children
Class Actions 2023-11-29 5:16 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A law firm is investigating potential class action claims against New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia for allegedly discriminating against First Nations families by unnecessarily placing children in out-of-home care.

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Settlement offer not inadmissible in case against law firm, judge says
Professional Negligence 2023-11-24 11:52 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has ruled that a settlement offer made in a case can be adduced into evidence in a construction companyā€™s suit against its former lawyers, finding that the offer was not covered by without penalty privilege.

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High Court takes up joint venture’s arbitration dispute with Chevron
Energy & Natural Resources 2023-11-17 5:36 am By Christine Caulfield

The High Court will hear a $130 million case by two contractors on Chevron’s Gorgon gas field project, which argue the Western Australia Court of Appeal was outside power to uphold a ruling that set aside an arbitration win.

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Tribunal clarifies law on appointment of managers to legal practices
Business of Law 2023-11-10 1:01 pm By Sam Matthews

A tribunal in Western Australia has clarified the law surrounding the appointment of managers to legal practices, finding that more than one manager can be appointed at the same time. In a decision handed down on Monday, the State Administrative Tribunal of Western Australia dismissed applicant Len Gandiniā€™s application to stay the WA Legal Practice…

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Class action investigation launched into ‘substandard’ public housing in WA
Class Actions 2023-11-02 3:20 pm By Sam Matthews

An investigation has been launched into a possible class action that would seek ā€œhousing justiceā€ for Aboriginal tenants living in substandard public housing in Western Australia, following a landmark ruling by the High Court.

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WA to pay up to $180.4M in stolen wages class action settlement
Class Actions 2023-11-01 11:26 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

The government of Western Australia has agreed to pay up to $180.4 million to settle a class action on behalf of First Nations workers who were paid little or nothing over a 36-year period.

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PwC sued for $32M over Pioneer Credit accounting advice
Financial Services 2023-10-31 11:41 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Financial services provider Pioneer Credit has taken auditor PwC to court, claiming $32 million in loss and damages over its advice on how the company should value its financial assets.

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Former Ord Minnett wealth adviser barred from soliciting clients
Employment 2023-10-25 6:17 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has granted wealth manager Ord Minnettā€™s bid for injunctions preventing a former senior wealth adviser from soliciting its clients.

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