<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Press Releases &amp; Announcements</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au</link><generator>umbraco</generator><description>Press Releases &amp; Announcements</description><language>en</language><item><title>Cancer risk prompts Australia/NZ legal action over diabetes drug</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/cancer-risk-prompts-australianz-legal-action-over-diabetes-drug.aspx</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/cancer-risk-prompts-australianz-legal-action-over-diabetes-drug.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, in conjunction with US firm Meyers & Flowers, have lodged a claim in the US on behalf of an Australian citizen as part of a US group action against Takeda and Eli Lilly, the drug’s co-manufacturers and distributors.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BrisConnections Class Action Proceedings against Arup</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/brisconnections-class-action-proceedings-against-arup.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/brisconnections-class-action-proceedings-against-arup.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Litigation funder IMF (Australia) Ltd has agreed to fund class action law firm Maurice Blackburn to prosecute proceedings against Arup Pty Ltd (“Arup”) for compensation on behalf of those investors who invested in Brisbane’s Airport Link toll road project in 2008.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Maurice Blackburn to file equine influenza class action today</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/maurice-blackburn-to-file-equine-influenza-class-action-today.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/maurice-blackburn-to-file-equine-influenza-class-action-today.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ National class actions law firm Maurice Blackburn will today file a class action against the Commonwealth Government on behalf of over 550 clients for losses arising from the 2007 Equine Influenza (EI) outbreak.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Day one – Kinglake-Kilmore East bushfire trial begins</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/day-one-–-kinglake-kilmore-east-bushfire-trial-begins.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/day-one-–-kinglake-kilmore-east-bushfire-trial-begins.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ After patiently waiting more than four years, victims of the devastating 2009 Victorian Black Saturday bushfire through Kinglake-Kilmore East today finally got their day in court.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New law President for North East Law Association</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/new-law-president-for-north-east-law-association.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/new-law-president-for-north-east-law-association.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Tzedek to seek justice at child abuse Royal Commission</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/tzedek-to-seek-justice-at-child-abuse-royal-commission.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/tzedek-to-seek-justice-at-child-abuse-royal-commission.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Tzedek has enlisted the help of Maurice Blackburn principal and Tzedek President Josh Bornstein to appear before the Child Abuse Royal Commission.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Complaints system shake-up a win for patient safety</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/complaints-system-shake-up-a-win-for-patient-safety.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/complaints-system-shake-up-a-win-for-patient-safety.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Medical law experts Maurice Blackburn Lawyers have today welcomed the announcement of a dedicated Health Ombudsman as a major step in improving patient safety in Queensland.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Targeting rogue doctors to benefit all medicos and patients</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/targeting-rogue-doctors-to-benefit-all-medicos-and-patients.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/targeting-rogue-doctors-to-benefit-all-medicos-and-patients.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ A landmark study into complaints against doctors nationwide has revealed an alarmingly small batch of doctors is responsible for half of all complaints made against the profession.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>CFA-designated safe-house failed on Black Saturday </title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/cfa-designated-safe-house-failed-on-black-saturday-.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/cfa-designated-safe-house-failed-on-black-saturday-.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bushfire trial witness Jenny Clark, who lost family, friends and pets in her CFA-designated safe-house during the Black Saturday Kinglake/Kilmore-East fire, has given evidence this week that the CFA had convinced her it was safer to stay, rather than leave during a fire.

]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Moves to improve quality of care for cosmetic patients welcome</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/moves-to-improve-quality-of-care-for-cosmetic-patients-welcome.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/moves-to-improve-quality-of-care-for-cosmetic-patients-welcome.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ A report released today highlighting cosmetic procedure complaints in Queensland and recommending action for 14 practitioners has been welcomed by Maurice Blackburn Lawyers.

]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Efforts to improve safety a win for Qld patients </title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/efforts-to-improve-safety-a-win-for-qld-patients-.aspx</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/efforts-to-improve-safety-a-win-for-qld-patients-.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Moves to strengthen State legislation for a more timely and effective response to health complaints and malpractice are a win for Queensland patients, say Maurice Blackburn lawyers. 

]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Motorcycle rider survives TAC appeal on trailer smash</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/motorcycle-rider-survives-tac-appeal-on-trailer-smash.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/motorcycle-rider-survives-tac-appeal-on-trailer-smash.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ A man who was knocked from his motorcycle by a wayward trailer whilst riding along the Great Alpine Road has survived a TAC appeal against a Supreme Court finding that the vehicle with the trailer was at fault in the crash.

]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Asbestos action must be a priority for Qld</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/asbestos-action-must-be-a-priority-for-qld.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/asbestos-action-must-be-a-priority-for-qld.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ A Queensland Ombudsman report highlighting the need for a lead State agency and a more efficient and coordinated response to asbestos incidents in Queensland has been welcomed by Maurice Blackburn Lawyers.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New legislation a key step in fight against asbestos</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/new-legislation-a-key-step-in-fight-against-asbestos.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/new-legislation-a-key-step-in-fight-against-asbestos.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ The introduction of legislation today to help establish an Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency is a welcome step forward in the national fight against asbestos-related disease.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Breast cancer gene patent case: Appeal will go ahead </title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/breast-cancer-gene-patent-case-appeal-will-go-ahead-.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/breast-cancer-gene-patent-case-appeal-will-go-ahead-.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today Maurice Blackburn has lodged an appeal in the Federal Court against the decision of Justice Nicholas made on 15 February, 2013 about the patenting of human genetic material.

]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Police punch caught on CCTV costs $129,000 </title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/police-punch-caught-on-cctv-costs-$129,000-.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/police-punch-caught-on-cctv-costs-$129,000-.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Police CCTV footage showing a police officer punching Yarra Valley man Tim Vivoda in the head has led to a $129,000 payout to Mr Vivoda, with judgement handed down today in the Melbourne County Court.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Maurice Blackburn appoints more senior medical lawyers</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/maurice-blackburn-appoints-more-senior-medical-lawyers.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/maurice-blackburn-appoints-more-senior-medical-lawyers.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ One of Australia’s top medical law firms has hired two new senior lawyers in NSW and Qld.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Record damages awarded in NSW asbestos case recognises caring role of grandfather</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/record-damages-awarded-in-nsw-asbestos-case-recognises-caring-role-of-grandfather.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/record-damages-awarded-in-nsw-asbestos-case-recognises-caring-role-of-grandfather.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ The NSW Dust Diseases Tribunal has today awarded record damages of $1.3m, recognising the caring responsibilities of a 68-year-old man with mesothelioma.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Bushfires class action trial to stream live for victims</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/bushfires-class-action-trial-to-stream-live-for-victims.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/bushfires-class-action-trial-to-stream-live-for-victims.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Victims of the 2009 Black Saturday Kinglake-Kilmore East bushfire have had a pre-trial victory, with the Supreme Court granting them access to live streaming vision of the trial, which begins on Monday 4 March.

]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>TAC needs to take a longer look at its advertisements</title><link>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/tac-needs-to-take-a-longer-look-at-its-advertisements.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/news/press-releases-announcements/2013/tac-needs-to-take-a-longer-look-at-its-advertisements.aspx</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is under fire from rider groups and road safety activists at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, after re-running a controversial advertisement aimed at motorcyclists that was widely panned first back in 2009.]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>