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An appeals court hearing the case of a barrister who allegedly made a sexual comment to a clerk while intoxicated at a dinner following a legal industry event has questioned how a professional reprimand can serve a protective purpose if the person remains unnamed.
The International Legal Finance Association has slammed the Morrison government's proposed class action reforms, saying Australians were "systematically being stripped of their ability" to obtain relief through class actions by a "wish list of procedural hurdles" that would make the lawsuits unviable.
Class action reforms proposed last week by the Morrison government would lead to the "rapid abandonment" of open class actions by law firms and litigation funders, two leading barristers have argued.
The Commonwealth Bank has resolved a case brought by former head of governance and company secretary Kara Nicholls, who resigned from the bank on Tuesday as part of a settlement of her claims that the governance team was overworked and under-staffed.
After more than a year-and-a-half of virtual trials, Australia’s barristers have adapted and come up with the best techniques to maintain an edge when cross-examining witnesses in the virtual courtroom.
Insurers are misleading policyholders about class actions which seek compensation for those denied business interruption coverage for COVID-related shutdowns, a court has heard.
Individuals challenging public health orders mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for certain workers in New South Wales have told a court “the line was crossed” when the state government threatened their livelihoods.
Law firms have railed against proposed legislation to ensure group members receive 70 per cent of any recoveries from class actions, saying the reforms were designed to "cripple" group proceedings.
The Morrison government has released draft legislation claimed to "promote a fair and reasonable distribution of class action proceeds" that includes a proposed 30 per cent cap on the amount funders and lawyers can recoup.
As Australia’s largest cities prepare to emerge from lockdown, law firms are doubling down on their efforts to vaccinate staff, with some going so far as to implement a ‘no jab, no office’ policy.