Trials
Underpayments class action ‘nowhere near’ roping in McDonald’s, court told
McDonald’s has argued it can’t be on the hook for alleged underpayments by franchisees for continuous 10-minute rest breaks, saying there is not enough evidence to show it knew they were breaching an enterprise agreement.
Social Media
Reddit tells High Court social media ban warrants ‘intense scrutiny’
The High Court is set to hear two challenges to the government's kids social media ban on Wednesday, with Reddit arguing the Commonwealth “cannot justify” the burden on the freedom of political communication.
Class Actions
Judge puts Meta class action on hold pending competing case
A class action against Meta over social media addiction will have to wait until a second prospective class action is lodged as planned, a court said Tuesday.
Securities
Phoslock class action to bring accessory claims against ex-boss, chair
A shareholder class action against water treatment firm Phoslock will bring new claims that the former managing director and ex-chairman are liable as accessories, a court heard Tuesday.
Anna Batrouney
Judge shoots down United Petroleum class action’s bid to amend case
A franchisee class action against United Petroleum has lost its bid to amend its case for the tenth time in four years, but a judge has given the class action another shot at updating the pleadings.
Business of Law
HWL Ebsworth lures M&A partner from Squire Patton Boggs
HWL Ebsworth has hired a corporate partner from Squire Patton Boggs and two members of his team, as the firm continues to grow its Perth office.
Intellectual Property
4 firms are top of the heap for copyright advice
Four Australian law firms are at the top of their game when it comes to advising on copyright matters, according to an inaugural global ranking by the World Trademark Review.
Class Actions
NextDC faces second class action probe over $140M revenue hit
AI data centre operator NextDC is the target of a second investigation by a class action law firm after its $140 million revenue revision late last month.
Appeals
iSignthis loses challenge to $10M penalty in ASIC case
The Full Federal Court has upheld a finding that fintech iSignthis made misleading representations to shareholders, as well as a decision socking it with a $10 million penalty.
Courts
Top judge’s WhatsApp messages about deputy leads to quashing of referral
An appeals court has set aside a decision to refer the NSW Local Court Deputy Chief Judge to the conduct division of the state judicial commission, after the local court's top judge communicated with a panel member via WhatsApp about the matter.
