In the landmark reported case of Cook v Couacaud [2016] VSC 791 barrister Peter Billings appeared with Patten Robins' Principal Anthony Murdoch in the Supreme Court of Victoria. The proceeding … [Read more...] about Drink drivers must be tested properly
Case History
U-Turn or You Turn?
Jane Litsos (a pseudonym) was driving her car on busy inner city road one afternoon in Melbourne. She needed to refuel her car and spotted a service station on the opposite side of the road. As she … [Read more...] about U-Turn or You Turn?
Corporate prosecution with $74,500 fine
Anthony Murdoch, while previously on contract at the Roads Corporation (VicRoads), now Principal at Patten Robins, appeared to prosecute a large trucking company which resulted in the company having … [Read more...] about Corporate prosecution with $74,500 fine
An Example of Costs
When the Glen Eira City Council were represented by Norton Rose for a hearing which was conducted over three days, they claimed costs of $110,00. The initial matter arose from a Roads Corporation … [Read more...] about An Example of Costs
Legislative Interpretation
While previously on contract at the Roads Corporation, now Principal at Patten Robins lawyer, on a matter of Legislative Interpretation: Summary Legislation can be complicated and take years to … [Read more...] about Legislative Interpretation