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Russia brings High Court challenge to embassy lease cancellation
The Russian Federation has taken its fight with the federal government over its plans to build a new embassy in Canberra to the High Court.
ASIC obstructing Senate committee’s investigation: report
A Senate committee tasked with investigating ASIC's effectiveness at targeting serious misconduct has slammed the regulator for obstructing its work.
NAB among clients affected by HWL Ebsworth cyberattack
National Australia Bank has been revealed as one of HWL Ebsworth's clients whose information was compromised when the law firm was hacked by a Russian-linked group.
Useless to continue $400M underpayments class action against Tandem, judge says
A judge has approved the discontinuance of an underpayments class action against Tandem, saying it would be "inutile" to press forward with the case after the telco contractor entered administration.
$4.9B ANZ, Suncorp tie-up clears a hurdle with $25M commitment to Queensland
The Queensland government has signed off on ANZ's proposed $4.9 billion merger with Suncorp's banking arm, after the company agreed to remain headquartered in Brisbane as a dedicated insurance company.
Crown Melbourne fined $20M for tax failures
Victoria's gambling regulator has slapped Crown Melbourne with a $20 million penalty for failing to pay proper casino tax.
Bid for security in Shine’s no win, no fee cruise class action may not be ‘hopeless’
Shine Lawyers has been ordered to hand over its costs agreement with the lead applicant in a class action over norovirus outbreaks on Carnival's Sun Princess cruise ship, amid a likely plan by the cruise operator to seek security for costs in the no win, no fee class action.
Law firm Harmers wins strike-out bid in negligence suit by solicitor
Harmers Workplace Lawyers has won its bid to strike out a statement of claim by a client and lawyer who is suing the firm for negligent advice, but a court has given the solicitor a chance to replead his case.
AGL Energy accused of ‘gaming’ SA electricity market
A class action against AGL Energy alleges the Big three energy supplier's adoption of "gaming" strategies in the supply of electricity in South Australia led to anomalous price spikes in the state.
Funder that backed failed IP case appeals indemnity costs ruling
A litigation funder that bankrolled a photographer’s unsuccessful copyright claim against CoreLogic has appealed a ruling ordering if to pay indemnity costs to the property data analytics company.