Competition & Consumer Protection
ACCC wins ‘subscription trap’ suit against eHarmony
The consumer regulator has won its case against eHarmony, with a judge finding the US-based online dating site misled consumers about automatic subscription renewals, fees and its free plan.
Class Actions
Nuix slams ‘late and defective’ proposed mid-trial amendment
Nuix has blasted as defective and "exceptionally" late a proposed mid-trial amendment to the pleadings in a shareholder class action over the software firm's 2020 IPO.
Employment
JLL execs can bring unfair dismissal claims after lawyer’s error
Two former executives at Jones Lang LaSalle can bring unfair dismissal claims against the real estate giant, despite a solicitor’s error meaning the cases were technically out of time.
Trials
Arrium director failed to test crucial iron ore forecasts, trial told
A director of defunct Arrium has told a court he didn't believe it was necessary to revisit the steelmaker's iron ore price assumption before approving the company's 2014 accounts, even after the price fell significantly.
Sports
Victim of Sydney Swans alleged assault mulls lawsuit
A woman who reported an alleged sexual assault involving Sydney Swans players has retained Slater & Gordon as she considers bringing a civil claim.
Employment
FWC responds to flood of AI-generated claims with new guidance
The Fair Work Commission has released a new guidance on the use of AI, requiring that litigants disclose their use of the technology, verify the accuracy of all facts and case law and any witness statements.
Class Actions
Law firm to recover fraction of costs in franchise class action
A law firm that ran a consumer class action by franchisees will recover less than a third of the costs it incurred in running the case after a small settlement was reached.
Sports
Ex-Eagles player’s AFL concussion case struck out
Former West Coast Eagles player Daniel Venables' case against two doctors and a neurologist has been struck out, with a judge finding he had failed to adequately plead a negligence case.
Financial Services
Berndale Capital’s former CEO appeals jail sentence
A former director of collapsed over-the-counter derivatives broker Berndale Capital Securities has filed an appeal after he was sentenced to 23 months' prison for misusing company funds.
Analysis
Firms cashing in on Victoria’s GCO regime will face higher costs, lawyers say
Class action firms reaping the benefits of contingency fees should brace for more high-dollar security for costs applications, on top of the reputational risks of having their finances aired in court, defence lawyers told Lawyerly.
