Class Actions
J&J talc class action a game of ‘whack-a-mole’, court told
A class action against Johnson & Johnson over allegedly carcinogenic talcum powder still can't say whether it has sued the correct entities and wants the company to sift through 100 years of corporate history to save it from playing "whack-a-mole".
Trials
JB Hi-Fi lawyer says ‘unlikely’ ACL would provide same cover as warranties
A JB Hi-Fi in-house counsel has told a class action trial that it was unlikely the Australian Consumer Law provided the same protection as was offered in warranties the company sold to customers.
Insurance
IAG says Greensill investor can’t have ‘windfall’ after settling with Marsh
Greensill investor White Oak is not entitled to damages from IAG after it settled with broker Marsh in relation to $140 million in receivables, the insurer has told a trial court, saying it would amount to “double recovery”.
Securities
ASIC won’t pursue insider trading case against WiseTech’s Richard White
The corporate regulator has completed an investigation into insider trading of WiseTech shares and won't take action against founder Richard White and two other employees.
Class Actions
Wittenoom asbestos mine class action looks set for declassing
Traditional land owners in the central Pilbara have sought to declass a group proceeding over waste from the Wittenoom asbestos mines, after the WA government argued claims predating the Federal Court’s class action regime were barred.
Insurance
Allianz keeps up fight with AIG over Built Tech compo claim
Allianz is challenging the dismissal of its case seeking contribution from AIG toward coverage for a $1.65 million worker's compensation claim against Icon subcontractor Built Tech Hoardings.
Social Media
Labor mulls individual right to sue under digital duty of care
Communication minister Anika Wells has said the government is considering adding an individual right to sue under legislation tabled this week that introduces a digital duty of care.
Competition & Consumer Protection
ACCC drags Kmart to court over nail glue, button battery watches
The consumer watchdog has launched proceedings against Kmart for allegedly breaching the Australian Consumer Law by selling cosmetic nail glue without warnings and products with non-compliant button batteries.
M&A
Hall & Wilcox expands corporate practice with team from K&L Gates
Hall & Wilcox has bolstered its corporate and commercial practice with two partners and a team of three lawyers from K&L Gates.
M&A
Cosette loses appeal over failed $672M Mayne merger
An appeals court has found US drug maker Cosette could not rely on sales performance figures to justify its termination of a $672 million merger agreement with Mayne Pharma Group.
