Call for Witnesses Call for Witnesses: Christian Brothers High School, LewishamKoffels Solicitors & Barristers is seeking witnesses with information about two former religious brothers associated with Christian Brothers High School, Lewisham, New South Wales, during…
Call for Witnesses Call for Witnesses: Trinity Grammar School, Summer HillKoffels Solicitors & Barristers is seeking information from anyone who attended Trinity Grammar School, Summer Hill, New South Wales, during the 1970s and 1980s, in…
Koffels News Meta’s Landmark Settlement and a Digital Duty of CareMeta’s landmark US$17 billion settlement over youth mental health harms signals increasing scrutiny of social media platforms. Combined with Australia’s proposed Digital Duty of Care, the case highlights growing legal risks for tech companies that fail to adequately protect users online.
Call for Witnesses Call for witnesses: were you a student at these Victorian schools?Koffels is seeking to hear from former students of four Victorian primary schools linked to historical child sexual abuse allegations between 1989 and 2011. If you attended these schools during this period, we invite you to reach out in confidence.
Employment Law Workplace Sexual Harassment: Know Your RightsWorkplace sexual harassment remains a widespread issue in Australia. Learn how Australian law protects employees, the compensation and claim options available, employer obligations under positive duty laws, and the steps businesses must take to prevent harassment and reduce legal risk.
Criminal Law Stalking in Secret? NSW Proposes New LegislationTwo years ago Project Hakea revealed the large number of domestic and family violence offenders purchasing tracking devices. Now, the NSW Parliament responds with proposed legislation to criminalise covert stalking and potentially lower the threshold for prosecution.
Criminal Law MAFS Allegations Raise Questions About Workplace HarassmentMAFS Australia allegations highlight workplace harassment risks for reality TV contestants and raise important questions about legal protections, safety duties and compensation claims. This article examines how workplace law applies beyond traditional employment relationships and explains what affected workers need.
Criminal Law Potter and the Protection of Bodily AutonomyIn Potter (A Pseudonym) v The King, the High Court ruled that covert recordings may be admissible when reasonably necessary to protect lawful interests, including bodily autonomy and integrity, strengthening legal recognition of protective evidence gathered by victim-survivors
Commercial Legal Risks of AI Smart Glasses ExplainedAs AI smart glasses become increasingly common, they deliver significant accessibility benefits while raising concerns about privacy, covert recording, harassment, surveillance, and data use. Legal experts and regulators are examining whether existing laws adequately protect individuals from misuse.