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BREAKING NEWS: Australian law firm takes on Johnson & Johnson for selling Australians ineffective medicine

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Vision available: Lawyer and doctor VNR, editorial photos and radio grabs included can be found in this SharePoint File In-person lawyer interviews available by appointment – media contacts below Millions of Australians expecting to be able to ‘soldier on with Codral’ and other cold and flu medicines may be shocked to learn the over-the-counter products’ … Continued

Pill testing a welcome start to saving lives

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Thursday, 19 December 2024 Pill testing a welcome start to saving lives Today’s announcement by the NSW Government of a music festival-based pill testing trial is a small step towards reducing the harms of illicit drug use. President of the Law Society of NSW Brett McGrath said pill testing can help those who choose to … Continued

Avoid tragedy before you back out these summer holidays

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Almost every week a child is seriously injured due to driveway run-over incidents every year in Australia, and tragically seven children are killed a year on average, prompting a reminder about the importance of driveway safety ahead of school holidays this summer. Taking an extra few minutes before you back out on your way to … Continued

WESTERN BULLDOGS LOSE CHILD ABUSE APPEAL

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The Western Bulldogs AFL club has lost its bid to overturn a Supreme Court jury’s decision that it was responsible for the years-long sexual abuse of a teenage fan by a paedophile staffer at the club. The Court of Appeal has today upheld last year’s decision – the first against an AFL club. Michael Magazanik, partner at … Continued

A welcome boost to the Local Court bench

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Wednesday, 11 December 2024 A welcome boost to the Local Court bench The creation of five new judicial positions at the Local Court of NSW is a welcome investment to help Australia’s busiest court increase its efficiency and further strengthen the justice system. President of the Law Society of NSW Brett McGrath said today’s announcement … Continued

Slater and Gordon files class action against NRMA over loyalty discounts offered to get customers to renew home and contents policies

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Slater and Gordon has filed a class action on behalf of millions of customers related to the pricing of NRMA home and/or contents insurance policies issued by Insurance Australia Limited (IAL), as part of the ‘Get your Insurance Back’ campaign.   The statement of claim, filed in the Victorian Supreme Court, accuses IAL, under parent … Continued

Slater and Gordon files class action against NRMA over loyalty discounts offered to get customers to renew home and contents policies

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Slater and Gordon has filed a class action on behalf of millions of customers related to the pricing of NRMA home and/or contents insurance policies issued by Insurance Australia Limited (IAL), as part of the ‘Get your Insurance Back’ campaign.   The statement of claim, filed in the Victorian Supreme Court, accuses IAL, under parent … Continued

Flood victims’ warrior takes top legal honour

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Saturday, 7 December 2024 Flood victims’ warrior takes top legal honour   A solicitor who helped overturn hundreds of thousands of dollars-worth of refused flood insurance claims has been awarded this year’s President’s Medal at the Law Society of NSW’s Annual Members Dinner and Award Night. President of the Law Society Brett McGrath said Orange-based … Continued

Senior Netanyahu Adviser Served in Victorian Court facing Genocide Charges

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Senior Netanyahu Adviser Served in Victorian Court facing Genocide Charges   Melbourne, Australia — Mark Regev, former senior adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Australian citizen, has been served with charges of advocating genocide. The next hearing will take place at the Victorian Magistrates’ Court on 10 December 2024.   … Continued