The ACCC has taken Microsoft to court, alleging the software giant misled 2.7 million customers of its 365 product suite into believing they had to subscribe to its AI assistant Copilot, knowing they were sceptical of the new product.
Jones Day has poached a top class actions lawyer from Herbert Smith Freehills who has worked on some of the country’s largest representative proceedings over the course of her 17-year career.
The federal government has been hit with a landmark class action seeking redress for women allegedly subjected to systemic sexual violence, harassment and discrimination while employed at the Australian Defence Force.
Insurer Marsh wants the Full Federal Court to overturn a ruling barring it from pursuing claims in a UK court over the failure of Greensill Capital.
JB Hi-Fi has lost its bid for soft class closure orders in a class action on behalf of eight million customers, with a judge finding it would likely lead to conflicts of interest and a “post-settlement wave” of late registrations.
An Ernst & Young tax partner who was terminated from the partnership over his involvement in a bar fight has lost his lawsuit against the firm, with a judge finding the partnership agreement extended to private conduct.
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson, who faces a defamation case by actress Charlotte MacInnes over social media posts, continues to “unapologetically defame” MacInnes, the Federal Court heard Friday.
Defunct Westpac home loan unit RAMS has been hit with a $20 million penalty after admitting to widespread misconduct at its franchises over a four-year period.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has cleared the way for ASX-listed Cuscal’s to acquire payment facilitation supplier Indue, saying it was unlikely to substantially lessen competition.
Clyde & Co has boosted its corporate insurance offering, welcoming back solicitor Yvonne Lam after her stint at Gilchrist Connell.
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