Class Actions
St Vincent’s says applicant barred from bringing junior doctors class action
Sydney's St Vincent’s Hospital says the doctor leading a class action over alleged unpaid overtime can't bring the case because she did not file overtime claims.
Courts
‘Unwarranted intrusions’ into lives of judges on rise in recusal bids: AJOA
Vexatious recusal applications by self-represented litigants are on the rise, according to the peak body for judicial officers in Australia, and they increasingly involve “unwarranted intrusions” into judges' personal lives that would not be allowed in any other workplace.
Insurance
Credit Suisse funds, UBS must produce docs in $2.2B Greensill case
Two Credit Suisse funds and UBS on Monday lost a battle to shield documents in sprawling litigation over the collapse of trade financier Greensill, failing in their arguments that production of the material ran afoul of Swiss and Luxembourg law.
Securities
Clock’s ticking for Rex directors as ASIC opens disclosure breach case
Four directors of regional airline Rex are set to decide this week whether they will remain silent in the face of allegations by the corporate regulator that they misled investors about the company’s financial position.
Business of Law
LK Law founder loses recusal bid, but wins stay of $36.5M judgment
Adelaide lawyer Jason Karas has failed in recusal application but has secured a temporary stay of a ruling that he pay $36.5 million to his former business partner and law firm LK Law.
Restructuring & Insolvency
Melbourne Rebels directors drop case against ATO
A case launched by the directors of the defunct Melbourne Rebels against the club's administrators, which sought to avoid liability for players' PAYG tax, has been discontinued.
Intellectual Property
Bodum loses case against Maxwell & Williams despite ‘conscious imitation’
Danish glassware brand Bodum has lost its intellectual propety suit against Maxwell & Williams, despite a court finding the homewares company's coffee glasses were a “conscious imitation” of Bodum's products.
Business of Law
Lander & Rogers beefs up partnership with 10 promotions
Lander & Rogers has elevated 10 senior lawyers to the partnership ranks, including five in the law firm's insurance and litigation team.
Employment
Pianist’s case against MSO to clarify contractor rights, court hears
A case by a concert pianist whose performance was cancelled after public remarks about Israel’s conduct in Gaza will clarify whether organisations can contract out of discrimination protections, a trial has heard.
