Overwatch
PROSPECTIVE OVERWATCH CLASS ACTION – FMC accused of bamboozling growers over crop damage.
The Senior Partner of the law firm spearheading a Class Action against global herbicide
manufacturer, FMC Australasia, has accused FMC of bamboozling farmers with misleading
statistics and the crop damage suffered from the use of FMC’s herbicide, “Overwatch”.
Legal battle looms over Overwatch herbicide some farmers say has damaged their crops
Debate over a new farm chemical appears headed for the law courts, with a Sydney law firm this week asking grain growers to join a class action against the herbicide’s manufacturer.
‘Critical mass’ of farmers sought for Overwatch class action
GROWERS who allege they have suffered barley yield losses through unintended consequences caused by the use of the herbicide Overwatch are being invited to take part in a class action.
National Insurance Disability Scheme
National Disability Insurance Scheme’s fails those over the age of 65
Levitt Robinson has engaged with self-proclaimed “dinosaur”, Queen’s Counsel and former Federal Court Judge, Ron Merkel, who is providing his services to work with Levitt Robinson Solicitors to launch a challenge to the NDIS’ exclusion of people aged over 65.
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PROSPECTIVE OVERWATCH CLASS ACTION – FMC accused of bamboozling growers over crop damage.
The Senior Partner of the law firm spearheading a Class Action against global herbicide
manufacturer, FMC Australasia, has accused FMC of bamboozling farmers with misleading
statistics and the crop damage suffered from the use of FMC’s herbicide, “Overwatch”.
Legal battle looms over Overwatch herbicide some farmers say has damaged their crops
Debate over a new farm chemical appears headed for the law courts, with a Sydney law firm this week asking grain growers to join a class action against the herbicide’s manufacturer.
‘Critical mass’ of farmers sought for Overwatch class action
GROWERS who allege they have suffered barley yield losses through unintended consequences caused by the use of the herbicide Overwatch are being invited to take part in a class action.
National Insurance Disability Scheme
National Disability Insurance Scheme’s fails those over the age of 65
Levitt Robinson has engaged with self-proclaimed “dinosaur”, Queen’s Counsel and former Federal Court Judge, Ron Merkel, who is providing his services to work with Levitt Robinson Solicitors to launch a challenge to the NDIS’ exclusion of people aged over 65.
Priceline
API confirms Priceline class action
Takeover target Australian Pharmaceutical Industries has been slapped with a class action by current and former Priceline franchisees, who claim the company had excessive control over their pharmacies and required them to pay fees that are in breach state regulations.
API faces Priceline franchisee class action
Takeover target Australian Pharmaceutical Industries has been slapped with a class action by current and former Priceline franchisees, who claim the company had excessive control over their pharmacies and required them to pay fees that are in breach state regulations.
Takeover target API says sales stronger
Takeover target Australian Pharmaceutical Industries has increased its full-year profit guidance as Wesfarmers heads into its last week of due diligence on the owner of the Priceline Pharmacy chain.
API facing class action from Priceline franchisees
Takeover target Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API) is facing a pending class action from current and former Priceline franchisees who claim the company has excessive control over their pharmacies and requires them to pay fees that are in breach of regulation.
Priceline faces ‘imminent’ class action from angry franchisees
Priceline is facing a potential class action in an ongoing dispute with franchisees who claim Priceline has exerted undue control over their pharmacies.
Fed up franchisees form pharmacy co-op
SYDNEY-BASED pharmacy owner and lead applicant in a proposed class action case against Australian Pharmaceutical Industries’ (API) banner Priceline Pharmacy (PD 22 Feb), Chris Lemon, plans to launch a disruptive co-operative network, Benepharm, later this year.
Priceline Class Action “In The Works” Gains Momentum
The move towards filing class action proceedings against Priceline on behalf of franchisees, gained momentum after Monday’s (22 February, 2021) feature in The Australian newspaper.
High stakes in Priceline pharmacy fight
Pharmacy giant Priceline is facing a class action from franchisees in what is shaping up as an epic battle challenging the foundations of the $21bn-a-year industry.
Too High a Price To Pay
Priceline franchisees to file class action lawsuit in pursuit of fairer franchise agreements.
Priceline class action to challenge the controlling nature of Priceline’s current Franchise Model
The integrity of the pharmacy profession depends upon the ability of pharmacists to provide independent advice.
Priceline, Napoleon Perdis and David Jones Come Full Circle
Priceline, Napoleon Perdis and David Jones Come Full Circle Napoleon Perdis makeup was rolled out in Priceline stores from July 2018 and was the franchisor’s first foray into the prestige beauty market. Priceline presented the distribution deal as an opportunity to turn the decline in mass market cosmetic sales into a positive by offering customers […]
PHARMACIST BURNOUT: “PRETTY MUCH EVERYWHERE”
PHARMACIST BURNOUT: “PRETTY MUCH EVERYWHERE” Below is extracted from the Australian Journal of Pharmacy. I am concerned with the wellbeing of pharmacists who have a difficult and unique role to play at this time and believe that understanding and sharing their experiences will be of benefit, not only to our profession, but also more broadly,” […]
AJP REPORTS ON DISPARITY IN SUPPLY CHAIN DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN INDEPENDENT & BANNER FRANCHISES
AJP REPORTS ON DISPARITY IN SUPPLY CHAIN DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN INDEPENDENT & BANNER FRANCHISES “The extraordinary demand driven by fearful consumers who deluged pharmacies created enormous trauma throughout the supply chain.” —Bruce Annabel, industry analyst One anonymous pharmacy proprietor based in metropolitan Sydney told AJP that among the three independent pharmacies and a warehouse pharmacy […]
An overview of API & PRICELINE’S COVID-19 response in the media.
An overview of API & PRICELINE’S COVID-19 response in the media. SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENT & STRONG HALF YEAR TO FEBRUARY 29, 2020. While COVID-19 has resulted in lower consumer sentiment; the pharmaceutical industry is one of the few industries that has seen an uptake in revenue. This is particularly true of Priceline revenue is up […]
Stewart Levitt, Senior Partner, on the Priceline Class Action.
Stewart Levitt, Senior Partner, on the Priceline Class Action. In the clip, Stewart Levitt expounds upon the following: 1. The action’s legal claims; 2. Heads of damages (compensation); 3. The action’s overarching aim: to add value to the franchisees’ investment by creating a fairer, legally compliant franchise model. Levitt Robinson has a track record […]
Straight from the pharmacists’ mouth
Straight from the pharmacists’ mouth Soon to be Lead Applicant in the Priceline Class Action, Chris Lemon, provides practical examples of Priceline’s control over its franchisees, touching on the following issues: 1. Impact of the SAP implementation in 2015. 2. High cost of goods (compared to his Independent pharmacy) 3. Issues related to stock […]
Priceline
API confirms Priceline class action
Takeover target Australian Pharmaceutical Industries has been slapped with a class action by current and former Priceline franchisees, who claim the company had excessive control over their pharmacies and required them to pay fees that are in breach state regulations.
API faces Priceline franchisee class action
Takeover target Australian Pharmaceutical Industries has been slapped with a class action by current and former Priceline franchisees, who claim the company had excessive control over their pharmacies and required them to pay fees that are in breach state regulations.
Takeover target API says sales stronger
Takeover target Australian Pharmaceutical Industries has increased its full-year profit guidance as Wesfarmers heads into its last week of due diligence on the owner of the Priceline Pharmacy chain.
API facing class action from Priceline franchisees
Takeover target Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API) is facing a pending class action from current and former Priceline franchisees who claim the company has excessive control over their pharmacies and requires them to pay fees that are in breach of regulation.
Priceline faces ‘imminent’ class action from angry franchisees
Priceline is facing a potential class action in an ongoing dispute with franchisees who claim Priceline has exerted undue control over their pharmacies.
Fed up franchisees form pharmacy co-op
SYDNEY-BASED pharmacy owner and lead applicant in a proposed class action case against Australian Pharmaceutical Industries’ (API) banner Priceline Pharmacy (PD 22 Feb), Chris Lemon, plans to launch a disruptive co-operative network, Benepharm, later this year.
Priceline Class Action “In The Works” Gains Momentum
The move towards filing class action proceedings against Priceline on behalf of franchisees, gained momentum after Monday’s (22 February, 2021) feature in The Australian newspaper.
High stakes in Priceline pharmacy fight
Pharmacy giant Priceline is facing a class action from franchisees in what is shaping up as an epic battle challenging the foundations of the $21bn-a-year industry.
Too High a Price To Pay
Priceline franchisees to file class action lawsuit in pursuit of fairer franchise agreements.
Priceline class action to challenge the controlling nature of Priceline’s current Franchise Model
The integrity of the pharmacy profession depends upon the ability of pharmacists to provide independent advice.
Priceline, Napoleon Perdis and David Jones Come Full Circle
Priceline, Napoleon Perdis and David Jones Come Full Circle Napoleon Perdis makeup was rolled out in Priceline stores from July 2018 and was the franchisor’s first foray into the prestige beauty market. Priceline presented the distribution deal as an opportunity to turn the decline in mass market cosmetic sales into a positive by offering customers […]
PHARMACIST BURNOUT: “PRETTY MUCH EVERYWHERE”
PHARMACIST BURNOUT: “PRETTY MUCH EVERYWHERE” Below is extracted from the Australian Journal of Pharmacy. I am concerned with the wellbeing of pharmacists who have a difficult and unique role to play at this time and believe that understanding and sharing their experiences will be of benefit, not only to our profession, but also more broadly,” […]
AJP REPORTS ON DISPARITY IN SUPPLY CHAIN DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN INDEPENDENT & BANNER FRANCHISES
AJP REPORTS ON DISPARITY IN SUPPLY CHAIN DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN INDEPENDENT & BANNER FRANCHISES “The extraordinary demand driven by fearful consumers who deluged pharmacies created enormous trauma throughout the supply chain.” —Bruce Annabel, industry analyst One anonymous pharmacy proprietor based in metropolitan Sydney told AJP that among the three independent pharmacies and a warehouse pharmacy […]
An overview of API & PRICELINE’S COVID-19 response in the media.
An overview of API & PRICELINE’S COVID-19 response in the media. SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENT & STRONG HALF YEAR TO FEBRUARY 29, 2020. While COVID-19 has resulted in lower consumer sentiment; the pharmaceutical industry is one of the few industries that has seen an uptake in revenue. This is particularly true of Priceline revenue is up […]
Stewart Levitt, Senior Partner, on the Priceline Class Action.
Stewart Levitt, Senior Partner, on the Priceline Class Action. In the clip, Stewart Levitt expounds upon the following: 1. The action’s legal claims; 2. Heads of damages (compensation); 3. The action’s overarching aim: to add value to the franchisees’ investment by creating a fairer, legally compliant franchise model. Levitt Robinson has a track record […]
Straight from the pharmacists’ mouth
Straight from the pharmacists’ mouth Soon to be Lead Applicant in the Priceline Class Action, Chris Lemon, provides practical examples of Priceline’s control over its franchisees, touching on the following issues: 1. Impact of the SAP implementation in 2015. 2. High cost of goods (compared to his Independent pharmacy) 3. Issues related to stock […]
Banksia Hill Detention Centre
Former inmates of Banksia Hill juvenile prison to sue, alleging mistreatment
More than 250 former inmates of Western Australia’s juvenile detention centre have registered to be part of a class-action lawsuit alleging mistreatment at the centre.
Leroy was incarcerated when he was just 10 years old. This is what his life is like
Despite pressure to raise the age of criminal responsibility in Australia, a child as young as 10 can still be given a custodial sentence in almost all states and territories. One boy’s experience has seen him strip-searched, assaulted and locked up for hours at a time, and it hasn’t led to reform.
Closing the Gap is a Collective Responsibility
Stand up for First Nation’s people’s rights. Black Lives Matter and it’s about time that Australia got swept up in the worldwide movement, not only for George Floyd, but also for its own First Nation’s people.
National Reconciliation Week
It’s reconciliation week: Black Lives Matter and it’s about time that Australia got swept up in the worldwide movement, not only for George Floyd, but also for its own First Nation’s people.
‘I have the power to get our voices heard’: Banksia Hill detainees join class action
Western Australia has the worst rates of Indigenous youth incarceration in the country. A class action lawsuit, representing more than 100 former detainees, aims to hold the system accountable.
WA inquest into death of two teenage boys to be shown harrowing mobile phone footage
An inquest into the deaths of two teenage boys who drowned while trying to flee police by swimming across Perth’s Swan River will be shown footage of the failed attempt to rescue them.
‘I said help my brothers, they’re drowning’: Boy who witnessed Swan River tragedy recalls desperate plea for help
A boy who witnessed two of his “brothers” drown in the Swan River after fleeing police has recalled yelling out to police officers who were at the scene to help.
Coronial inquest examines Swan River drowning deaths of teenage boys after police chase
A man has told a coronial inquest in Perth he believes police could have done more to save his friends from drowning in the Swan River after they entered the water while being chased by officers.
The Detention of Indigenous Youth is a Scourge on Australia
Throughout Australia, the age of Criminal Responsibility is set at just ten years of age. As such, “youth offenders” or “young people in detention” refers to individuals aged between 10 and 17
Banksia Hill Detention Centre
Former inmates of Banksia Hill juvenile prison to sue, alleging mistreatment
More than 250 former inmates of Western Australia’s juvenile detention centre have registered to be part of a class-action lawsuit alleging mistreatment at the centre.
Leroy was incarcerated when he was just 10 years old. This is what his life is like
Despite pressure to raise the age of criminal responsibility in Australia, a child as young as 10 can still be given a custodial sentence in almost all states and territories. One boy’s experience has seen him strip-searched, assaulted and locked up for hours at a time, and it hasn’t led to reform.
Closing the Gap is a Collective Responsibility
Stand up for First Nation’s people’s rights. Black Lives Matter and it’s about time that Australia got swept up in the worldwide movement, not only for George Floyd, but also for its own First Nation’s people.
National Reconciliation Week
It’s reconciliation week: Black Lives Matter and it’s about time that Australia got swept up in the worldwide movement, not only for George Floyd, but also for its own First Nation’s people.
‘I have the power to get our voices heard’: Banksia Hill detainees join class action
Western Australia has the worst rates of Indigenous youth incarceration in the country. A class action lawsuit, representing more than 100 former detainees, aims to hold the system accountable.
WA inquest into death of two teenage boys to be shown harrowing mobile phone footage
An inquest into the deaths of two teenage boys who drowned while trying to flee police by swimming across Perth’s Swan River will be shown footage of the failed attempt to rescue them.
‘I said help my brothers, they’re drowning’: Boy who witnessed Swan River tragedy recalls desperate plea for help
A boy who witnessed two of his “brothers” drown in the Swan River after fleeing police has recalled yelling out to police officers who were at the scene to help.
Coronial inquest examines Swan River drowning deaths of teenage boys after police chase
A man has told a coronial inquest in Perth he believes police could have done more to save his friends from drowning in the Swan River after they entered the water while being chased by officers.
The Detention of Indigenous Youth is a Scourge on Australia
Throughout Australia, the age of Criminal Responsibility is set at just ten years of age. As such, “youth offenders” or “young people in detention” refers to individuals aged between 10 and 17
Spring Farm
Investigation of Spring Farm Building Actions
Chambers Russell, specialists in residential building defect law, and Levitt Robinson, class action activist lawyers, have joined forces to offer a litigation alternative which may present a better and more cost-effective solution to owners suffering from subsidence of land in Spring Farm.
Spring Farm
Investigation of Spring Farm Building Actions
Chambers Russell, specialists in residential building defect law, and Levitt Robinson, class action activist lawyers, have joined forces to offer a litigation alternative which may present a better and more cost-effective solution to owners suffering from subsidence of land in Spring Farm.
Australian Defence Force
Anzac Day Reflections
On Anzac Day, we remember the Gallipoli Peninsula landing during the first World War in 1915. Today, Anzac Day serves to commemorate all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in military conflicts and operations offshore – but when do we, as a nation, acknowledge each veteran that takes their life every two weeks?
The ADF’s crackdown on the pineapple express (tpe) is contrary to public policy and may be unlawful
The ADF’s reported campaign of alleged intimidation against TPE, its administrators and followers, if proven, is an incursion against the constitutionally protected implied freedom of communication about government or political matters (“the implied freedom”). The implied freedom is both a hallmark of responsible and representative government and ‘an indispensable incident’[1] of that constitutional system.
The Hon. Senator Lambie to address inefficiencies of Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) in Federal Parliament
Public relations firm Class PR has been working with disaffected servicemen and women who require “TSPV” – “top secret positive vetting” to take up sensitive positions within the Australian Armed Forces.
“Nearly seven years of my life down the toilet and I had nothing to show for it except anxiety and horrible memories.”
Jeremy joined on the 11th March 2013 as a Cryptologic Linguist Sailor and in June 2013 he enrolled in the Defence Force School of Languages, known colloquially as “LANGS”.
Defence recruits sue over vetting issue
Marc Lorbach is a former member of the Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Army, from 2004-2010 (Air Force Reserve from 2010-2013), and 2018-2019 respectively, who presently resides in Eleebana.
Delays & disappointment from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA)
We all know that in Australia, migrants make up the fabric of our society and contribute significantly to the economy as well. However many migrants are unfamiliar with business practices and laws in Australia, in particular the Franchising Code.
Australian Defence Force
Anzac Day Reflections
On Anzac Day, we remember the Gallipoli Peninsula landing during the first World War in 1915. Today, Anzac Day serves to commemorate all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in military conflicts and operations offshore – but when do we, as a nation, acknowledge each veteran that takes their life every two weeks?
The ADF’s crackdown on the pineapple express (tpe) is contrary to public policy and may be unlawful
The ADF’s reported campaign of alleged intimidation against TPE, its administrators and followers, if proven, is an incursion against the constitutionally protected implied freedom of communication about government or political matters (“the implied freedom”). The implied freedom is both a hallmark of responsible and representative government and ‘an indispensable incident’[1] of that constitutional system.
The Hon. Senator Lambie to address inefficiencies of Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) in Federal Parliament
Public relations firm Class PR has been working with disaffected servicemen and women who require “TSPV” – “top secret positive vetting” to take up sensitive positions within the Australian Armed Forces.
“Nearly seven years of my life down the toilet and I had nothing to show for it except anxiety and horrible memories.”
Jeremy joined on the 11th March 2013 as a Cryptologic Linguist Sailor and in June 2013 he enrolled in the Defence Force School of Languages, known colloquially as “LANGS”.
Defence recruits sue over vetting issue
Marc Lorbach is a former member of the Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Army, from 2004-2010 (Air Force Reserve from 2010-2013), and 2018-2019 respectively, who presently resides in Eleebana.
Delays & disappointment from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA)
We all know that in Australia, migrants make up the fabric of our society and contribute significantly to the economy as well. However many migrants are unfamiliar with business practices and laws in Australia, in particular the Franchising Code.
Mayfair 101
Love’s labour’s lost: The part ASIC plays in investor despair – The Australian Business Executive | A Deeper Look at Business
In March, there was an inquest in Perth into the drowning deaths, in 2018, of two (2) teenage Indigenous boys in the presence of police.
Police had been hotly pursuing them as suspects seen jumping the fences of private homes near the Swan Riverbank.
M Core Client Bulletin
An update from Levitt Robinson Solicitors, the firm who looking to commence class action proceedings on behalf of Investors. Please note such proceedings against the enablers and overseers of Mayfair Platinum and Mayfair 101 are imminent rather than currently on foot.
Mayfair 101 Bulletin
An update from Levitt Robinson Solicitors, the firm who looking to commence class action proceedings on behalf of Investors. Please note such proceedings against the enablers and overseers of Mayfair Platinum and Mayfair 101 are imminent rather than currently on foot.
You don’t always win when you land on Mayfair
Mayfair Wealth Partners Pty Ltd trading as Mayfair Platinum and Mayfair 101 promoted two debenture products to wholesale investors, raising over $140 million dollars.
Mayfair 101
Love’s labour’s lost: The part ASIC plays in investor despair – The Australian Business Executive | A Deeper Look at Business
In March, there was an inquest in Perth into the drowning deaths, in 2018, of two (2) teenage Indigenous boys in the presence of police.
Police had been hotly pursuing them as suspects seen jumping the fences of private homes near the Swan Riverbank.
M Core Client Bulletin
An update from Levitt Robinson Solicitors, the firm who looking to commence class action proceedings on behalf of Investors. Please note such proceedings against the enablers and overseers of Mayfair Platinum and Mayfair 101 are imminent rather than currently on foot.
Mayfair 101 Bulletin
An update from Levitt Robinson Solicitors, the firm who looking to commence class action proceedings on behalf of Investors. Please note such proceedings against the enablers and overseers of Mayfair Platinum and Mayfair 101 are imminent rather than currently on foot.
You don’t always win when you land on Mayfair
Mayfair Wealth Partners Pty Ltd trading as Mayfair Platinum and Mayfair 101 promoted two debenture products to wholesale investors, raising over $140 million dollars.
7 Eleven
SPECIAL DISPENSATION FOR 7-ELEVEN FRANCHISEES
SPECIAL DISPENSATION FOR 7-ELEVEN FRANCHISEES 7-Eleven has made an application to the ACCC to allow 7-Eleven store owners to reduce trading hours and/or close as necessary due to the impact of COVID-19 on foot traffic and revenue. These circumstances variably affect all franchisees, based largely on the store’s location. On that basis, the decision […]
7-ELEVEN – PASSING THE BUCK WHEN IT COMES TO COVID-19 PREVENTION
7-ELEVEN – PASSING THE BUCK WHEN IT COMES TO COVID-19 PREVENTION On Friday 13th March 7-Eleven head office sent out a directive via email to its franchisees requiring that all stores be sanitised, every hour at “all stations of public interaction” in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. On the face of […]
7 Eleven
SPECIAL DISPENSATION FOR 7-ELEVEN FRANCHISEES
SPECIAL DISPENSATION FOR 7-ELEVEN FRANCHISEES 7-Eleven has made an application to the ACCC to allow 7-Eleven store owners to reduce trading hours and/or close as necessary due to the impact of COVID-19 on foot traffic and revenue. These circumstances variably affect all franchisees, based largely on the store’s location. On that basis, the decision […]
7-ELEVEN – PASSING THE BUCK WHEN IT COMES TO COVID-19 PREVENTION
7-ELEVEN – PASSING THE BUCK WHEN IT COMES TO COVID-19 PREVENTION On Friday 13th March 7-Eleven head office sent out a directive via email to its franchisees requiring that all stores be sanitised, every hour at “all stations of public interaction” in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. On the face of […]
Human Rights
The crazy way we treat psychosocial disorders
Australia has long recognised mental illness and intellectual impairment as disabilities for which substantial allowances need to be made by our justice system as well as in the way in which we accommodate the disabled, impaired, and disadvantaged. There is legislation in place, federally and at the state level, intended to ensure these protections. Legislation is one thing, but practice is another.
Closing the Gap is a Collective Responsibility
Stand up for First Nation’s people’s rights. Black Lives Matter and it’s about time that Australia got swept up in the worldwide movement, not only for George Floyd, but also for its own First Nation’s people.
Racism – alive & well in Australia.
Racism – alive & well in Australia. Australians seem unaware of the rampant racism in their backyard. Last week we commented on the one sided reporting of Nine News who seem not to understand that the institutional racism in Australia towards Aboriginal and Indigenous communities is an issue that needs to be addressed by […]
Human Rights
The crazy way we treat psychosocial disorders
Australia has long recognised mental illness and intellectual impairment as disabilities for which substantial allowances need to be made by our justice system as well as in the way in which we accommodate the disabled, impaired, and disadvantaged. There is legislation in place, federally and at the state level, intended to ensure these protections. Legislation is one thing, but practice is another.
Closing the Gap is a Collective Responsibility
Stand up for First Nation’s people’s rights. Black Lives Matter and it’s about time that Australia got swept up in the worldwide movement, not only for George Floyd, but also for its own First Nation’s people.
Racism – alive & well in Australia.
Racism – alive & well in Australia. Australians seem unaware of the rampant racism in their backyard. Last week we commented on the one sided reporting of Nine News who seem not to understand that the institutional racism in Australia towards Aboriginal and Indigenous communities is an issue that needs to be addressed by […]
Class Action
Class Action Regime in Australia
We all know that in Australia, migrants make up the fabric of our society and contribute significantly to the economy as well. However many migrants are unfamiliar with business practices and laws in Australia, in particular the Franchising Code.
SHAREHOLDER CLASS ACTIONS REMAIN IN THE SPOTLIGHT
SHAREHOLDER CLASS ACTIONS REMAIN IN THE SPOTLIGHT SHAREHOLDER CLASS ACTIONS REMAIN IN THE SPOTLIGHT DESPITE RESISTANCE FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS; ACADEMICS; LAW FIRMS; AND INDUSTRY BODIES. The Parliamentary Joint Inquiry on Litigation Funding and Regulation of the Class Action Industry, Enquiry by Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations & Financial Services has been inundated with submissions […]
DIGITAL GIANTS HELD TO ACCOUNT
DIGITAL GIANTS HELD TO ACCOUNT The need to ‘go digital’ has never been more pronounced – those who embrace digital advertising and marketing are the businesses most likely to come out the other side of COVID-19 on top. As paper telephone directories become relics of the past, small businesses look to online directories for […]
PRINT OBSOLETE AS DIGITAL REIGNS SUPREME
PRINT OBSOLETE AS DIGITAL REIGNS SUPREME Australia’s Newscorp today announced that over 100 of News Corp’s regional and community titles will no longer produce print editions and instead move to digital-only formats, whilst an additional 14 titles will cease to exist. This is due to an overall consumer shift from print to online. While […]
A SNAPSHOT OF THE EVOLUTION OF CLASS ACTION PROCEEDINGS
A SNAPSHOT OF THE EVOLUTION OF CLASS ACTION PROCEEDINGS THE ECONOMICS OF CLASS ACTIONS: ‘BOOK BUILDING’, FREE RIDERS, COMMON FUND ORDERS AND FUNDING EQUALISATION ORDERS. A snapshot of the evolution of class action proceedings in recent times – from Money Max to Brewster and beyond. Decision of Money Max Int Pty Ltd (Trustee) […]
SHAREHOLDER CLASS ACTIONS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
SHAREHOLDER CLASS ACTIONS IN THE SPOTLIGHT THE PROS OF SHAREHOLDER CLASS ACTIONS: From a consumer and small business perspective, there are significant advantages in collective redress both in terms of availability, costs and speed of obtaining a remedy when compared to private litigation. Moreover, the current enforcement settings in Australia have been shown […]
Class Action
Class Action Regime in Australia
We all know that in Australia, migrants make up the fabric of our society and contribute significantly to the economy as well. However many migrants are unfamiliar with business practices and laws in Australia, in particular the Franchising Code.
SHAREHOLDER CLASS ACTIONS REMAIN IN THE SPOTLIGHT
SHAREHOLDER CLASS ACTIONS REMAIN IN THE SPOTLIGHT SHAREHOLDER CLASS ACTIONS REMAIN IN THE SPOTLIGHT DESPITE RESISTANCE FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS; ACADEMICS; LAW FIRMS; AND INDUSTRY BODIES. The Parliamentary Joint Inquiry on Litigation Funding and Regulation of the Class Action Industry, Enquiry by Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations & Financial Services has been inundated with submissions […]
DIGITAL GIANTS HELD TO ACCOUNT
DIGITAL GIANTS HELD TO ACCOUNT The need to ‘go digital’ has never been more pronounced – those who embrace digital advertising and marketing are the businesses most likely to come out the other side of COVID-19 on top. As paper telephone directories become relics of the past, small businesses look to online directories for […]
PRINT OBSOLETE AS DIGITAL REIGNS SUPREME
PRINT OBSOLETE AS DIGITAL REIGNS SUPREME Australia’s Newscorp today announced that over 100 of News Corp’s regional and community titles will no longer produce print editions and instead move to digital-only formats, whilst an additional 14 titles will cease to exist. This is due to an overall consumer shift from print to online. While […]
A SNAPSHOT OF THE EVOLUTION OF CLASS ACTION PROCEEDINGS
A SNAPSHOT OF THE EVOLUTION OF CLASS ACTION PROCEEDINGS THE ECONOMICS OF CLASS ACTIONS: ‘BOOK BUILDING’, FREE RIDERS, COMMON FUND ORDERS AND FUNDING EQUALISATION ORDERS. A snapshot of the evolution of class action proceedings in recent times – from Money Max to Brewster and beyond. Decision of Money Max Int Pty Ltd (Trustee) […]
SHAREHOLDER CLASS ACTIONS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
SHAREHOLDER CLASS ACTIONS IN THE SPOTLIGHT THE PROS OF SHAREHOLDER CLASS ACTIONS: From a consumer and small business perspective, there are significant advantages in collective redress both in terms of availability, costs and speed of obtaining a remedy when compared to private litigation. Moreover, the current enforcement settings in Australia have been shown […]
Whistleblowers
New laws introduced to protect whistleblowers
Since July 2019, Australia has had new whistleblower laws designed to protect the corporate, financial and tax sectors.
Whistleblowers
New laws introduced to protect whistleblowers
Since July 2019, Australia has had new whistleblower laws designed to protect the corporate, financial and tax sectors.
COVID 19
COVID-19: THE ‘Black Swan’ event of our time…
COVID-19: THE ‘Black Swan’ event of our time… WE’RE HOPING THAT INNOVATION IS THE PANDEMIC’S WELCOME YET UNEXPECTED BY-PRODUCT. The term “Black Swan” originates from Dutch explorer, Willem de Vlamingh’s shocking discovery of black swans in Australia in 1967. This discovery, disrupted zoology forever, derailing the widely held belief that only white swans existed. […]
COVID 19
COVID-19: THE ‘Black Swan’ event of our time…
COVID-19: THE ‘Black Swan’ event of our time… WE’RE HOPING THAT INNOVATION IS THE PANDEMIC’S WELCOME YET UNEXPECTED BY-PRODUCT. The term “Black Swan” originates from Dutch explorer, Willem de Vlamingh’s shocking discovery of black swans in Australia in 1967. This discovery, disrupted zoology forever, derailing the widely held belief that only white swans existed. […]
Coles Express
Coles Express Action
High profile human rights lawyer Stewart Levitt is calling on Indigenous Australians who have been racially profiled by Coles Express Service Stations to come forward.
Coles Express
Coles Express Action
High profile human rights lawyer Stewart Levitt is calling on Indigenous Australians who have been racially profiled by Coles Express Service Stations to come forward.
Sensis
WAS YOUR AD-SPEND MONEY DOWN THE TOILET?
Was Your Ad-Spend Money Down the Toilet? We know many of you are sick of wasting money with advertisers who do the following: 1. Overpromise & under-deliver on both volume and quality of leads e.g. “leads” are from other marketeers, out of the area in which you work etc 2. ‘Upsell’ an additional or […]
Sensis
WAS YOUR AD-SPEND MONEY DOWN THE TOILET?
Was Your Ad-Spend Money Down the Toilet? We know many of you are sick of wasting money with advertisers who do the following: 1. Overpromise & under-deliver on both volume and quality of leads e.g. “leads” are from other marketeers, out of the area in which you work etc 2. ‘Upsell’ an additional or […]
Pacific Island and Timor Leste Labour Mobility Project
Call on Australia to restart reconnection program for Australian South Sea Islanders
Opposition has called on the Australian Government to consider restarting its program of reconnecting South Sea Islanders with their families in Pacific countries like Vanuatu and Solomon Islands.
The Shameful State of Australia’s Fruit Picking Industry
Tuesday’s announcement of a free trade deal with the United Kingdom was cause for celebration for many around the country. Amongst those most thrilled with the development were British backpackers, both current and future, for whom the deal marked the end of farm work as a pre-requisite for the extension of working holiday visas.
Pacific Island and Timor Leste Labour Mobility Project
Call on Australia to restart reconnection program for Australian South Sea Islanders
Opposition has called on the Australian Government to consider restarting its program of reconnecting South Sea Islanders with their families in Pacific countries like Vanuatu and Solomon Islands.
The Shameful State of Australia’s Fruit Picking Industry
Tuesday’s announcement of a free trade deal with the United Kingdom was cause for celebration for many around the country. Amongst those most thrilled with the development were British backpackers, both current and future, for whom the deal marked the end of farm work as a pre-requisite for the extension of working holiday visas.
Metcash
Always Delivering, Never Collecting?
Reports of underpayments among delivery drivers – whether contractors or subcontractors – calls into question the effectiveness of internal payroll reviews, brought on by the discovery of major underpayment in supply of goods to major chains Coles and Woolworths.
Metcash
Always Delivering, Never Collecting?
Reports of underpayments among delivery drivers – whether contractors or subcontractors – calls into question the effectiveness of internal payroll reviews, brought on by the discovery of major underpayment in supply of goods to major chains Coles and Woolworths.
Metricon
Your Metricon Contract Explained
Where a standard form Consumer Contract – a definition which would apply to most Metricon Home Building Contracts – is unfair in the sense of causing a significant imbalance of the parties’ rights and obligations and which incorporates terms which are not reasonably necessary to protect Metricon’s legitimate interests, a Court can set aside or vary the contract terms.
Metricon
Your Metricon Contract Explained
Where a standard form Consumer Contract – a definition which would apply to most Metricon Home Building Contracts – is unfair in the sense of causing a significant imbalance of the parties’ rights and obligations and which incorporates terms which are not reasonably necessary to protect Metricon’s legitimate interests, a Court can set aside or vary the contract terms.