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Two law firms force staff to work from home, while others brace for possible coronavirus shutdown
Baker McKenzie 2020-03-16 10:20 am By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

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.

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Settlement reached in sexual harassment case against ‘Underbelly’ actor
Employment 2020-03-16 8:39 am By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

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.

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Federal Court to take steps to protect litigants, lawyers from coronavirus
Business of Law 2020-03-13 6:33 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

The Federal Court will take comprehensive steps to protect court staff, lawyers and litigants from the coronavirus, including expanding the use of videoconferencing and avoiding formal hearings when possible.

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Westpac class action beauty parade is on after new suit filed
APRA 2020-03-13 10:45 am By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

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.

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BP appeals ruling reinstating worker fired over Hitler parody video
Appeals 2020-03-12 12:07 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

BP has appealed a ruling from the Fair Work Commission that reinstated a worker who was fired for sharing a video clip which included subtitles placed over a scene from the movie Downfall about Adolf Hitler.

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BHP faces $125M tax bill after High Court loss
Appeals 2020-03-11 2:45 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

BHP Billiton must pay $125 million in added taxes after the High Court struck down its appeal in a dispute with the Australian Tax Office over taxes on income from its Singapore marketing hub.

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ASIC wins High Court appeal over meaning of corporate ‘officer’
Appeals 2020-03-11 12:57 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has scored a victory before the High Court, with the court unanimously finding that the term “officer” under the Corporations Act is not limited to those that hold official positions within a company.

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Government to pay $212.5M in landmark toxic foam class action settlement
Alicia Lyons 2020-03-11 12:13 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

The Federal Government will pay $212.5 million to settle three class actions over the use of allegedly toxic firefighting foam at government military bases.

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Trivago appeals ruling it misled customers with hotel listings
ACCC 2020-03-10 12:53 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

Hotel booking aggregator Trivago has appealed a ruling that it misled consumers about its cheapest price promise by arranging listings according to payments it received instead of the hotel room price.

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Cattle exporter Wellard hit with shareholder class action
Class Actions 2020-03-10 10:33 am By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne

Livestock exporter Wellard is facing a shareholder class action over a profit downgrade following its $300 million initial public offering in 2015.

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