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NAB facing potential super class action

NAB faces potential class action proceedings over excess superannuation fees levied by its wealth arm. William Roberts Lawyers is inviting MLC Super fund customers to sign up to the no-win, no-fee action, which is backed by litigation funder IMF Bentham and will seek compensation plus interest for the excess fees. The action will allege that, […]

Dynamic Business · 2 min
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Four-and-half years’ jail for faking clients’ deaths

A funeral director has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail, with three years non-parole, for faking the deaths of clients in order to claim insurance payouts.

Guillermo Troncoso · 2 min
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Three key times not to avoid a lawyer

It would be great if you could work with a lawyer every time a minor documentation issue arose, but for many businesses this is simply untenable. Here are the three key times when you shouldn’t avoid working with a lawyer.

Lachlan McKnight · 2 min
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Don’t let work Christmas party photos ruin your reputation online

It’s Christmas time and there is a real need to keep your business’ reputation and brand intact during this festive period of cheer and merriment.

Paul Hayman · 2 min
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Don’t sexually assault your employees this Christmas, lawyer warns

With the season of Christmas parties, Spring racing and social events fast approaching, it’s time for employers to take stock of their potential exposure to risk of litigation involving sexual harassment, a legal expert warns.

Paul Hayman · 2 min