Class Actions
Reject Shop says it shouldn’t be on hook for class action’s ‘basic legal error’
The Reject Shop is fighting a class action’s bid to reconstitute an “empty” class in an underpayments case, saying it shouldn't be on the hook for tens of millions in claims because of a “basic legal error” by the applicant’s lawyers.
Class Actions
Ford class action could be destined for High Court, again
A defects class action against Ford which has been on foot since 2016 could end up at the High Court for a second time. a court has heard.
Intellectual Property
Appeal filed in failed patent suit over Apple’s Touch ID, Face ID tech
A patent holding company is challenging the dismissal of its infringement case over Apple's Touch ID and Face ID technology.
Entertainment
Rebel Wilson sued by UK production company over ‘false and derogatory’ statements
Actor Rebel Wilson has been sued by a UK production company that co-produced her film The Deb, claiming she "deliberately undermined” the movie’s distribution.
Competition & Consumer Protection
Court fines Webjet $9M for misleading air travelers about bookings
A judge has signed off on a $9 million penalty against online flight bookings service Webjet for misleading air travelers about prices and bookings.
Defamation
Olympian sues sporting body for defamation over misconduct sanction
A three-time Olympic figure skater has sued the NSW Ice Skating Association, alleging that a notice it circulated to members regarding a sexual misconduct finding and ban imposed by the US Centre for SafeSport was defamatory.
Employment
Law professor sues Melbourne University over suspension for ‘Blak’ activists email
A law professor has sued Melbourne University for adverse action after he was allegedly suspended over a 2023 leaked email claiming Indigenous activism was leading to the institution's “destruction.”
Construction
Receiver wins court orders over Sydney properties of Dyldam developer
A judge has ordered the sales proceeds of Western Sydney properties linked to former Dyldam director Sam Fayad to be paid into court, saying there was an arguable case that the sales were intended to defraud creditors.
Construction
Stockland, John Boyd to partner on $3.5B Sydney logistics precinct
Developers Stockland and John Boyd are teaming up to build a $3.5 billion logistics precinct at the site of 18.3-hectare Kogarah golf club near the Sydney Airport.
