Competition & Consumer Protection
Coles says ACCC gave no notice of ‘novel’ harm in WA supermarket row
Coles says it should be allowed to file further expert evidence in its stoush with the ACCC over plans to build a supermarket in Kalgoorlie, WA, claiming the regulator failed to give it notice about its "novel" theory of harm.
Financial Services
ASIC says Sunshine Loans should pay $10.5M for ‘scorched earth’ defence
The corporate cop is calling for a $10.5 million penalty against Sunshine Loans in its unauthorised fees case, saying the payday lender's approach to the enforcement action was an example of "scorched earth" litigation.
Class Actions
Netwealth facing threat of another First Guardian class action
Super trustee Netwealth is facing the threat of another class action by investors in Falcon Capital's collapsed First Guardian Master Fund.
Entertainment
Rebel Wilson back in court in latest fight with ‘The Deb’ producers
Rebel Wilson was back in court on Monday as trial kicked off in 'The Deb' producer AI Film's case against the actress, with a co-producer telling the court he knew the film was not likely to break even.
Employment
MinterEllison hit with unfair dismissal case by chief clients officer
MinterEllison faces an unfair dismissal lawsuit by its former Sydney-based chief clients and markets officer, whose job involved positioning the law firm's adoption of AI.
Business of Law
Lawyer slapped with costs for AI submissions ‘littered with errors’
An immigration lawyer who made AI-generated submissions that were “littered with errors” and contained hallucinated citations has been hit with $9,600 in costs.
Corporate
ASIC alleges axed Super Retail boss breached duties, misled shareholders
Enforcement action by the corporate cop alleges former Super Retail Group CEO and managing director Anthony Heraghty breached his directors’ duties and provided misleading information to the board and the market.
Class Actions
Judge vacates trial date in Lovisa underpayments class action
A judge has vacated an upcoming trial date in an underpayments class action against jewellery chain Lovisa, as the parties lock horns on the common questions and whether the case should even proceed as a class action.
Financial Services
Westpac brings case against broker AUSIEX as contract nears end
Westpac has filed court proceedings in a dispute against its online broker, Australian Investment Exchange, over whether the bank validly terminated their services agreement, which is set to expire at the end of the month.
