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Archive 2008    

12 November 2008
Slater & Gordon is investigating a class action on behalf of investors in the financial services business, Lift Capital, after it was placed in liquidation this afternoon.

Slater & Gordon pursues 12 Qantas cases - 6 November 2008
Slater & Gordon are investigating the potential claims of 12 passengers who suffered injuries when a Qantas flight suddenly plunged hundreds of feet last month.

NSW research centres receive $180,000 to fight asbestos disease - 5 November 2008
Two major NSW based medical centres have received $180,000 to help fund new research into the deadly asbestos-related disease, mesothelioma. 

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Property Owners Demand Compensation For Long Term Damage -

31 October 2008
Over 370 owners in the Brooklands Green Estate have now formally retained Slater & Gordon to act on their behalf. 

Opes Prime Class Action Extended - 24 October 2008
Slater & Gordon has re-opened its class action for former clients of failed stockbroker Opes Prime in light of yesterday's collapsed mediation efforts.

Ex Gratia Claims Resolved Over Army Deaths - 23 October 2008
The families of four young soldiers who took their own lives after suffering intimidation, bullying, abuse and neglect have resolved their three-year campaign for compensation from the Federal Government on confidential terms.

GPT Group, Securities Class Action - 23 October 2008
Slater & Gordon Lawyers has announced a class action against GPT Group on behalf of shareholders, which will allege that the company provided earnings and distribution guidance to the market that was misleading and deceptive. Media Release

Slater & Gordon to merge with personal injury practice of QLD firm - 7 October 2008
Law firm Slater & Gordon Limited announced today that it has entered into an agreement to merge with QLD based law firm Carter Capner.

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Cranbourne Gas Leak Class Action Update - 23 September 2008
It is now likely that Slater & Gordon will advise residents that a class action against the City of Casey should be commenced on behalf of residents.

Cranbourne Gas Leak Class Action - 17 September 2008
Residents have been evacuated and advised that there is a long term risk of explosion as a result of gas leaks from a disused local municipal tip in Cranbourne.

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Traralgon Bus: Seats Belts Urged - 6 August 2008
Lawyers for victims of the Traralgon bus crash say some could have avoided serious injury if they had been wearing seat belts.

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Fosamax Update - 13 June 2008
Slater & Gordon is in the final stages of its bisphosphonate and Fosamax investigation. For Further details click here.
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------------May 2008-------------

Opes Prime Class Action Begins - 30 May 2008
A class action against Opes Prime, the ANZ Bank and global banking giant Merrill Lynch was filed today in the Melbourne registry of the Federal Court. For further details click here.

Aged Care Residents May Recover Bonds - 28 May 2008
The lawyers who recovered the accommodation bonds of residents of a collapsed Queensland aged care facility, say families of residents affected by problems at a Melbourne aged care home need to be aware of their rights. For further details click here.

New Centro Class action Issued - 25 May 2008
Slater & Gordon has launched a class action  on behalf of Centro investors with an application lodged on Friday in the Melbourne registry of the Federal Court of Australia. For further details click here.

US Funder Backs ANZ Class Action - 16 May 2008
The firm today announced that US based litigation funder Commonwealth Legal Funding LLC will fund the imminent action against the ANZ bank and Opes Prime. For further details click here.

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U.S. funder for Centro class action - 22 April 2008
Centro investors burned by the collapse of the property manager’s share price have a unique choice of two class actions, with separate counsel and separate litigation funders. For further details click here.

Lead poisoning in Mt Isa - 16 April 2008
Slater & Gordon is representing a number of the families of children who have been poisoned with lead and other toxic substances emanating from Xstrata’s mine in far North Queensland. For further details click here.

Slater & Gordon to Acquire Secombs Solicitors - 9 April 2008
Slater & Gordon Limited announced today that it has executed an agreement to acquire the practice of Secombs Solicitors, an icon in Melbourne’s western suburbs with over 100 years of history in the area. For further details click here.

Opes Prime - 1 April 2008
Slater & Gordon has been contacted by a number of clients of failed stockbroker Opes Prime and is investigating on their behalf.
Clients have told Slater & Gordon that they were unaware that Opes Prime could use shares, pledged as collateral, to secure loans with third parties. For further details click here.

------------March 2008-------------

Big payout for drug-drive fiasco - 28 March 2008
Victoria Police will apologise and pay sizeable damages to a motorist its officers wrongly identified as the first in the world to return a positive roadside drug test. To view the article published in The Herald Sun, Melbourne click here.

Nursing home patients recover $600,000 - 26 March 2008
Five elderly dementia patients who lost their life saving to a failed Brisbane nursing home today became the first Australians to recover their nursing home bonds under new federal government laws. For further details click here.

2008 Slater & Gordon Medical Law Forum
The 2008 Slater & Gordon Medical Law Forum will be held on Tuesday 13 May 2008, hosted by QUT Law School at Gibson Room, Z1064, Gardens Point Campus, QUT Brisbane. To view the flyer for the forum click here. For more information on the forum and to download a registration form click here.

------------February 2008-------------

Landmark Win on Asbestos Brake Pads - 19 February 2008
A former Perth brake mechanic is the first Australian to win a successful verdict against the Ford Motor Company for exposure to asbestos through brake pads. For further details click here.

To view the article published in 'The West Australian' newspaper click here.

Major boost to help in mesothelioma research - 11 February 2008
The local fight against mesothelioma got a major boost yesterday.
Well known for battling on behalf of sufferers of the disease in the courts, legal firm Slater and Gordon donated $150,000 to the Ballarat Cancer Research Centre.To view the article published in The Courier (Ballarat) click here.

Showdown begins for reparation - 6 February 2008
Last month a County Court awarded Ballarat rape victim Jessica, compensation of $140,000. To view the article published in The Courier (Ballarat) click here.

Asbestos victim donates Hardie money - 5 February 2008
Melbourne inventor Tim Lacone won a record $2.75 million settlement from asbestos manufacturer James Hardie and pledged to donate a substantial portion to medical research for a cure for the killer asbestos-cancer mesothelioma. For further details click here.

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Fosamax users not warned about horrific side-effects - 15 January 2008
Slater & Gordon is acting for a number of people wishing to pursue legal action against pharmaceutical companies for failing to provide adequate warnings about the risk of developing grave injuries as a result of taking Fosamax and other such drugs. For further details click here.

Slater & Gordon to acquire practice areas in Queensland - 9 January 2008
Slater & Gordon Limited announced today that it has entered into an in-principle agreement to acquire part of the practice of Queensland firm, Quinn & Scattini Lawyers. For further details click here.

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