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Big Law 15 January 2025 ByJerome DoraisamyShine Lawyers promotes 47

National plaintiff firm Shine Lawyers has promoted 47 individuals to more senior roles.

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The Bar 12 December 2024 ByJerome DoraisamySexual harassment class actions filed against BHP, Rio Tinto

Offensive language and behaviour, pranks, and pregnancy discrimination are all featured in proceedings filed against...

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The Bar 15 October 2024 ByJack CampbellFlex commission class action against big banks begins

Proceedings against two of Australia’s largest banks over a car dealer commissions controversy, which allegedly left...

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Politics 09 September 2024 ByJerome Doraisamy$202m secured for Indigenous workers whose wages were stolen

A settlement has been reached between the Commonwealth and thousands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples...

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Big Law 18 July 2024 ByJerome DoraisamySlater & Gordon self-reports to Fair Work over underpayments,...

National law firm Slater & Gordon has identified a payroll error in leave accrual, which it believes has resulted in...

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Big Law 27 June 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyShine Lawyers hires litigation finance manager

National plaintiff firm Shine Lawyers has appointed a new litigation finance manager, who has had a “decorated...

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Big Law 12 January 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyShine Lawyers promotes 35

BigLaw plaintiff firm Shine Lawyers has started 2024 with a promotion round across six jurisdictions, elevating 13 to...

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Big Law 07 December 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyMaurice Blackburn promotes 24

National plaintiff firm Maurice Blackburn has elevated two to principal, two to special counsel, 10 to senior associate...

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Big Law 03 October 2023 ByJerome DoraisamySlater & Gordon names new CEO

National law firm Slater & Gordon, which recently delisted following its acquisition by Allegro Funds, has appointed...

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Big Law 08 August 2023 ByJerome Doraisamy2023 class action filings ‘on pace to significantly outstrip’ last...

The volume of class action proceedings being filed is ticking back up to pre-pandemic levels, with competing claims and...

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