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Competing class actions and addressing burnout: What’s hot in law this week (23–27 Oct)

It’s been a week for notable class actions, with a high-profile pandemic-age proceeding getting to verdict, and one of the world’s most recognisable brands facing litigation. Here is your weekly round-up of the biggest stories for Australia’s legal profession.

user iconLawyers Weekly • 28 October 2023 • Big Law
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For the week from 23 October to 27 October, these were the 10 most-read stories on Lawyers Weekly (in case you missed them):

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  1. Judgment delivered in Ruby Princess class action
The Federal Court has handed down its decision in a class action over the COVID-19-riddled Ruby Princess cruise.

  1. Solicitor may face disciplinary action over attempted sale of law firm
A Canberra solicitor engaged to assist in the sale of a law firm could face allegations of professional misconduct.

  1. Court Services Victoria fined $380k for ‘toxic’ workplace
WorkSafe has convicted and fined Court Services Victoria for just under $380,000.

  1. South Brisbane firm’s $12k demand for fees escalates into $500k counterclaim
What started as an attempt to claim $12,000 in allegedly unpaid fees has snowballed across a number of jurisdictions and now includes allegations of overcharging and a disclosure obligation failure.

  1. Jagot J: ‘Work hours matter’ in addressing burnout
High Court Justice Jayne Jagot says a “critical look” at the culture of legal workplaces is paramount if the scourge of mental ill-health is to be meaningfully addressed.

  1. Judge says defamation costs order could have been reduced
An indemnity costs order may not have been awarded to a former soldier following his defamation win over the ABC had the national broadcaster not so freely consented, a Federal Court judge said.

  1. Soldier accuses Defence Department of bringing ‘malicious’ prosecution
A former soldier has accused the Department of Defence of pursuing a malicious prosecution against him more than 20 years ago.

  1. Gordon Legal files competing KFC class action
Another class action has been filed against fast food giant KFC for the alleged underpayment of up to 100,000 past and present employees.

  1. Chief Justice Kiefel farewells the High Court
The first female Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia has farewelled the bench in a ceremonial sitting.

  1. Former Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills partner suffers setback in $15m lawsuit
A former Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills partner who made sensational allegations about Lendlease’s financial statements has had a setback in his plan to sue both for over $15 million.

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