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‘Out of hand’: Judge mulls declassing AFL concussion suits
Class Actions 2025-06-17 11:39 pm By Andy Sidler

A judge is mulling whether to declass a group proceeding against the Australian Football League and Geelong Football Club, saying after three years of pre-trial procedures, the case is officially “out of hand”. 

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Vic Bar sells Douglas Menzies Chambers for $23M
Real Estate 2025-06-18 11:43 pm By Andy Sidler

The 12-storey corner office block overlooking the Victorian Supreme Court, which has housed Douglas Menzies Chambers since 1992, has been sold for a reported $23 million, with its barristers moving down the street. 

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PwC report found TerraCom netted $1.1M from inconsistent coal pricing, court hears
Trials 2025-06-16 11:41 pm By Andy Sidler

ASIC has told a court that a PwC report into allegations of inaccurate coal pricing found that 12 “inconsistent” invoices issued by TerraCom resulted in a $1.15 million benefit to the company, contrary to the company’s claim that the audit found no wrongdoing.

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Judge bemoans ‘death by correspondence’ in NT public housing class action
Class Actions 2025-06-16 11:31 pm By Andy Sidler

A judge has urged the Northern Territory public housing authority and a discrimination class action to seek the court’s assistance instead of resorting to lengthy correspondence as they “lock antlers” over discovery and factual matters. 

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NAB agrees to $15.5M penalty for ignoring hardship claims
Financial Services 2025-06-13 11:14 pm By Andy Sidler

NAB has agreed to pay a $15.5 million penalty for failing to respond to customer hardship notices, around half the size of the penalty ASIC is seeking against Westpac for similar breaches of the Credit Code. 

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‘All things must pass’: Supreme Court farewells ‘master of the single sentence’
Business of Law 2025-06-13 11:17 pm By Andy Sidler

Pithy one-liners and even pithier rulings are just part of NSW Supreme Court judge James Stevenson’s legacy as he steps down from the bench, bringing to an end a class of judicial staffers known as “Team Stevo”

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Australian Unity taken to court over $9.5M investment in risky mortgage fund
Financial Services 2025-06-11 11:55 pm By Andy Sidler

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has launched action against Australian Unity, alleging it pumped more than $9.5 million into a risky mortgage scheme without properly vetting investors.

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Shaw & Partners wins discovery for possible suit against advisor
Employment 2025-06-11 11:10 pm By Andy Sidler

A judge has granted Shaw & Partners’ bid for preliminary discovery for a possible suit against an advisor that jumped ship to Solomons Wealth Management.

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FWO to seek default judgment against former CFMEU boss
Construction 2025-06-11 1:45 pm By Andy Sidler

The Fair Work Ombudsman will seek default judgment against former CFMEU secretary John Setka, who has failed to engage with the regulator’s case alleging he attempted to get the former head of the construction industry regulator fired. 

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Judge says after-hours payment claim served on Roberts Co valid
Construction 2025-06-12 11:34 pm By Andy Sidler

Roberts Co will have to pay a $3.2 million payment claim served by subcontractor Sharvain Facades at 7:18pm on a Friday, after a judge found the claim was validly issued that day.

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