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Plastic surgery patient appeals loss in defamation case over bad review
Appeals 2023-09-06 2:01 pm By Christine Caulfield

A patient who gave his plastic surgeon a one-star review for a nose job is challenging a judgment that put him on the hook for $50,000 in defamation damages.

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ACCC calls for $10M penalty against Honda for misleading customers
ACCC 2023-09-05 11:37 pm By Sam Matthews

The consumer regulator has asked a judge to impose penalties of almost $10 million  against Honda Australia for misleading the customers of two former authorised dealerships, a penalty up to 10 times what the car maker says it should pay.

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Allergan faces class action investigation over breast implants
Class Actions 2023-09-05 11:28 pm By Christine Caulfield

A class action is being prepared on behalf of women who claim to have suffered complications from Allergan breast implants linked to a rare form of cancer.

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Mere mention of Viagra doesn’t equal harassment, court finds
Bilal Rauf 2023-09-05 11:25 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has found that the mere mention of the drug Viagra in the workplace does not constitute sexual harassment, in a lawsuit brought against retail chain Bing Lee.

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Jones Day nabs partner from Ashurst for energy practice
Ashurst 2023-09-05 11:16 pm By Christine Caulfield

Global law firm Jones Day has recruited two partners for its growing energy practice, including a former Ashurst partner.

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ASIC has ‘limited success’ in case against funeral insurer, wins $1.2M penalty
ASIC 2023-09-05 11:13 pm By Christine Caulfield

A judge has order ACBF Funeral Plans to pay $1.2 million for misleading its First Nations customers, a penalty less than one-fifth the fine sought by ASIC.

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EY hits back at lawsuit by former APAC director
Employment 2023-09-05 2:45 pm By Christine Caulfield

EY has responded to a lawsuit by a former Asia Pacific director who claims she was fired after making complaints of bullying, harassment and discrimination.

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Takata airbags class action against Volkswagen fails again
Appeals 2023-09-05 10:41 am By Cindy Cameronne

A class action against Volkswagen over allegedly deadly Takata airbags has failed a second time after an appeals court found “a merely speculative” risk of rupture was not enough to find the vehicles unacceptable.

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Spotless charged for underpaying $17,000 in long service leave
Employment 2023-09-04 11:53 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Cleaning services giant Spotless has been charged for allegedly shortchanging 13 former employees $17,500 in long service leave entitlements.

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Workplace bill to close labour-hire loophole, criminalise wage theft
Article 2023-09-04 11:43 pm By Christine Caulfield

The Albanese government has unveiled its latest industrial relations bill to set minimum conditions for the gig economy and empower the workplace umpire to order equal pay for labour hire workers.

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