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Misleading or Deceptive Conduct: The Case of Lorna Jane
On the 23rd of July 2021, the Federal Court ordered Lorna Jane Pty Ltd to pay $5 million in fines for making false and misleading claims to consumers in relation to its “LJ Shield Activewear” line of products. The company admitted that in July of 2020, it falsely...
Dishonesty: a valid reason for termination or unfair dismissal?
The Fair Work Commission recently handed down an interesting finding on the issue of dishonesty in the workplace as grounds for dismissal. Whilst the Commission had previously held that dishonest conduct was grounds for dismissal, the recent case discussed in this...
Unpacking the Family Court Structural Reforms
Disclaimer: Following the publishing of this blog, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 was passed into law. Please use caution if you are citing legislative material from this article as laws are subject to change. We recommend that you seek the...
Tribunal’s ruling welcome relief to small business prevented from JobKeeper
Covid-19 continues to disrupt business operations, creating an uncertain environment for business owners to trade within. In response to the drastic impact of Covid-19 on the Australian economy, the Federal Government introduced the JobKeeper scheme to support small...
Employee Wins $5.2M in a Recent Case – Employee Termination
Why Employers Should Seek Professional Legal Advice Before Employee Termination In a recent Federal Court case, a former senior employee of TechnologyOne has been awarded $5.2 million in damages (plus interest) under the general protections provisions in the Fair Work...
What is a Bankruptcy Notice – What Should You Do if You Receive One?
Disclaimer: The directives in this article relating to the COVID-19 pandemic may no longer be in force. Please use caution if you are citing legislative material from this article as laws are subject to change. We recommend that you seek the most up-to-date law. A...
The 5 Traits of Highly Effective Litigation Lawyers
If you are involved in a dispute that is brought before a court, you will require a litigation lawyer to protect your legal rights and present your side of the argument to maximise your chances of achieving a favourable outcome. Some clients find being involved in...
Understanding Spousal Maintenance Obligations
Did you know that once you enter into a marriage or de facto relationship, in certain circumstances, you or your spouse could be liable to maintain the other in the event the relationship breaks down? This is known as spousal maintenance. This responsibility to...