Judicial review

Representative complaints update

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Maurice Blackburn (law firm), Privacy Act, Judiciary, Case management, CII, Privacy, Singtel, Complaint, Slater & Gordon, The Honourable, Judicial review, CTH, Federal court, Judgement, JWS, Letter, MB, OAIC, AIC, Time, Family court, FC, Exercise, Clothing

Published: 13 December 2023

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Published: 13 December 2023
The OAIC has received multiple representative complaints following the major data breaches.
As at the date of publication, the Australian Information Commissioner (
AIC) has accepted two representative complaints; one against Medibank Private Limited in respect of its October 2022 data breach, the other against Singtel Optus Pty Limited in respect of its September 2022 data breach.

What is a representative complaint?

  • To make a valid representative complaint the requirements of sections 36 and 38 of the Privacy Act must be met.
  • This means that information gathered in the Medibank Commissioner-initiated investigation will be used for the purposes of the Medibank representative complaint.
  • Similarly, information gathered in the Optus CII will be used for the purposes of the Optus representative complaint.

Current court proceedings in respect of the representative complaints

MNBC Starts a Judicial Review Against the Minister of Indigenous Services

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Friday, March 24, 2023
Exercise, Judicial review, Face, Act, Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, Constitution Act, Government, Organization, Child, MOU, Minister of Indigenous Services, Colonialism, First Nations, Memorandum, CFS, Nursing, Residential care

Surrey, BC, March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) has started a Judicial Review against the Minister of Indigenous Services to exercise jurisdiction over Métis child and family services.

Key Points: 
  • Surrey, BC, March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) has started a Judicial Review against the Minister of Indigenous Services to exercise jurisdiction over Métis child and family services.
  • Through the accord, Canada and MNBC identified child and family services as an area of focus.
  • The Memorandum of Understanding on Advancing Reconciliation committed Canada to renewing and strengthening a nation-to-nation and government-to-government relationship with MNBC.
  • MNBC will always fight to defend Métis children and families against the colonial attitudes of Canada, and we will always advocate for the rights and self-determination of MNBC citizens.

Quaterra Announces the Advancement of the MacArthur Copper Oxide Project with Key Appointment and Metallurgical Progress

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Company, PFS, University, Regulation and licensure in engineering, Mining, Water, Secretary of State of Nevada, Director, PQ, Division, MacArthur, Judicial review, Board, Copper, Forfeit, CEO, Water resources

"I welcome Mr. Lewallen to the Company as the project leader for the advancement of the MacArthur oxide copper mine through our ongoing PFS efforts," stated Mr. Travis Naugle, CEO of Quaterra.

Key Points: 
  • "I welcome Mr. Lewallen to the Company as the project leader for the advancement of the MacArthur oxide copper mine through our ongoing PFS efforts," stated Mr. Travis Naugle, CEO of Quaterra.
  • We look forward to continuing to demonstrate our commitment to developing our MacArthur oxide copper project, and other strategic copper assets, in the State of Nevada."
  • Quaterra Resources further announces the completion of the metallurgical sampling program for the MacArthur oxide copper project.
  • It is advancing its MacArthur oxide copper project in the historic Yerington Copper District, Nevada.

VoIP-Pal Files Petition for Writ of Certiorari With The Supreme Court Of The United States

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Law, Appellate review, Certiorari, Judicial review, Writs, Voice over IP

WACO, Texas, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VoIP-Pal.com Inc. (VoIP-Pal, Company) (OTCQB: VPLM) announces that on June 25, 2021 the Company filed a petition for writ of certiorari with the Supreme Court of the United States.

Key Points: 
  • WACO, Texas, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VoIP-Pal.com Inc. (VoIP-Pal, Company) (OTCQB: VPLM) announces that on June 25, 2021 the Company filed a petition for writ of certiorari with the Supreme Court of the United States.
  • The petition asks the Court to review the judgment of the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) entered in VoIP-Pals cases against Apple and Amazon, Case Nos.
  • The Petition raises the same issues as those pending before the Supreme Court in Am.
  • The petition has been docketed by the Supreme Court as No.

NCLA Petitions Supreme Court to Hear Case on Gov. Baker’s Pandemic Orders Barring Free Assembly

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Monday, May 10, 2021
Law, Appellate review, Certiorari, Judicial review, First Amendment to the United States Constitution, Civil liberties, Supreme Court of the United States, Articles

This afternoon the New Civil Liberties Alliance filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court in Dawn Desrosiers, et al.

Key Points: 
  • This afternoon the New Civil Liberties Alliance filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court in Dawn Desrosiers, et al.
  • That court mistakenly held that the First Amendment freedom of assembly claims should be scrutinized under the relaxed standard applicable to time, place, and manner restrictions.
  • Most of Baker\xe2\x80\x99s orders from the last year have curtailed freedoms by banning economic, religious, educational, and cultural assembly in some form or fashion.
  • The Constitution does not lose its vitality just because there is a crisis; in fact, that\xe2\x80\x99s when we need it most.

NCLA Asks Supreme Court to Address Constitutional Defect in SEC Administrative Law Judges

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Monday, December 21, 2020
Law, Articles, Justice, Appellate review, Legal procedure, Certiorari, Judicial review, Writ, Abuse

The case directly affects hundreds of SEC enforcement actions brought each yearand Americans rights to enforce the Constitution in real courts.

Key Points: 
  • The case directly affects hundreds of SEC enforcement actions brought each yearand Americans rights to enforce the Constitution in real courts.
  • Targets like NCLA client Christopher Gibson in this case , and Michelle Cochran in Cochran v. SEC , are shedding light on the dangers posed by the Administrative State.
  • To right this wrong, NCLA is asking the Supreme Court to grant the petition for a writ of certiorari and stop this abuse of power by SEC.
  • NCLA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit civil rights group founded by prominent legal scholarPhilip Hamburgerto protect constitutional freedoms from violations by the Administrative State.

Perrigo Updates Earnings Conference Call Timing Scheduled For November 4, 2020, Due To Notification Of Judical Review Decision

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
Pharmaceutical companies, Perrigo, Legitimate expectation, Judicial review, R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Companies, Law

Separately, Perrigo filed for a Judicial Review with the Irish High Court based on a breach of Elan Pharma's rights and legitimate expectations as a taxpayer.

Key Points: 
  • Separately, Perrigo filed for a Judicial Review with the Irish High Court based on a breach of Elan Pharma's rights and legitimate expectations as a taxpayer.
  • Judicial Review is one pathway available to Perrigo to obtain relief.
  • In Judicial Review, Perrigo is challenging the ability of Irish Revenue to issue the Notice of Amended Assessment, not the merits of the Amended Assessment itself.
  • If the Irish High Court rules in favor of Perrigo in the Judicial Review, then the Notice of Amended Assessment would be invalidated, pending any appeal.

AZ Trial Court Refuses to Decide Constitutionality of Dep’t of Child Safety’s Admin. Review Scheme

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Constitutional law, Judicial review, Supreme court, Constitutionality, Supreme Court of Ireland, Supreme Court of the United States, Constitution of the United States, Judiciary, The United States, Government, Law

But in his order, Judge Douglas Gerlach said today that he will not decide the constitutionality of the administrative review scheme that the legislature put in place.

Key Points: 
  • But in his order, Judge Douglas Gerlach said today that he will not decide the constitutionality of the administrative review scheme that the legislature put in place.
  • Unfortunately, the court today also refused to meaningfully review the constitutionality of Arizonas administrative review scheme.
  • Just last month, the Arizona Supreme Court adopted verbatim an NCLA-drafted amendment to its Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions Rule 3 (JRAD Rule 3).
  • NCLA, on behalf of Mr. Phillip B., will appeal today's decision to the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One.

INVESTOR ALERT: Monteverde & Associates PC Announces an Investigation of OncBioMune Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - OBMP

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Corporate finance, Law, Appellate review, Certiorari, Judicial review, Mergers and acquisitions, Articles, Economy

We are a national class action securities litigation law firm that has recovered millions of dollars and is committed to protecting shareholders from corporate wrongdoing.

Key Points: 
  • We are a national class action securities litigation law firm that has recovered millions of dollars and is committed to protecting shareholders from corporate wrongdoing.
  • Thereafter, our firm successfully preserved this victory by obtaining dismissal of a writ of certiorari as improvidently granted at the United States Supreme Court.
  • Also, in 2019 we recovered or secured six cash common funds for shareholders in mergers & acquisitions class action cases.
  • If you own stock in OncBioMune Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and wish to obtain additional information and protect your investments free of charge, please visit our website or contact Juan E. Monteverde, Esq.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Monteverde & Associates PC Announces an Investigation of Spring Bank Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - SBPH

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Corporate finance, Law, Appellate review, Certiorari, Judicial review, Mergers and acquisitions, Articles, Economy

We are a national class action securities litigation law firm that has recovered millions of dollars and is committed to protecting shareholders from corporate wrongdoing.

Key Points: 
  • We are a national class action securities litigation law firm that has recovered millions of dollars and is committed to protecting shareholders from corporate wrongdoing.
  • Thereafter, our firm successfully preserved this victory by obtaining dismissal of a writ of certiorari as improvidently granted at the United States Supreme Court.
  • Also, in 2019 we recovered or secured six cash common funds for shareholders in mergers & acquisitions class action cases.
  • If you own stock in Spring Bank Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and wish to obtain additional information and protect your investments free of charge, please visit our website or contact Juan E. Monteverde, Esq.