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PwC class action by Axsesstoday bondholders wants to add insurer, 3 years in
Class Actions 2023-12-04 11:29 pm By Christine Caulfield

More than three years after filing a class action against failed asset finance lender Axsesstoday and auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers over a $50 million prospectus, the applicant […]

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Gilbert + Tobin bolsters restructuring practice with Clayton Utz partner hire
Restructuring & Insolvency 2023-12-04 11:55 pm By Christine Caulfield

Gilbert + Tobin has lured partner Orla McCoy from Clayton Utz to co-head the law firm’s leading restructuring and insolvency team, strengthening the practice to over 18 core lawyers.

Supreme Court gets back up as NSW minister spruiks industrial tribunal
Courts 2023-12-01 11:44 pm By Christine Caulfield

In a rare public statement, the NSW Supreme Court has sought to correct what it says are inaccuracies in comments by the state industrial relations minister contrasting it unfavourably with a proposed new court dedicated to workplace disputes.

Solicitors’ CFO question in Blue Sky class action sent to Full Court
Class Actions 2023-11-29 11:38 pm By Christine Caulfield

Weeks after giving the thumbs up to common fund orders at settlement, the Full Federal Court has been asked to decide whether judges have power […]

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Kennedys snags Clyde & Co managing partner for insurance team
Insurance 2023-11-29 11:29 pm By Christine Caulfield

Global law firm Kennedys has bolstered its insurance practice with the appointment of Clyde & Co’s managing partner in Australia. Lyons, who led Clyde & […]

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Ex-BBY manager charged over $8.4M transfer of client funds before collapse
ASIC 2023-11-28 2:25 pm By Christine Caulfield

A former manager of stockbroking firm BBY Limited is the second senior employee to front court faced with criminal charges following the firm’s failure. Sydney-resident […]

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Yoghurt maker Moo removes ‘100% ocean plastic’ claim from tubs
Competition & Consumer Protection 2023-11-28 1:39 pm By Christine Caulfield

Moo Premium Foods has agreed to remove claims from its yoghurt tubs that the packaging is made from 100% ocean plastic, following an investigation by […]

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Optus appeals decision exposing Deloitte report to class action glare
Class Actions 2023-11-27 10:12 am By Christine Caulfield

Optus has lodged an appeal of a judgment that found the teleco could not claim legal professional privilege to shield from a class action a […]

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Online trader Plus500 faces another class action over risky CFDs
Financial Services 2023-11-27 1:16 pm By Christine Caulfield

London-headquartered online trader Plus500 has been hit with a second class action by investors who lost money trading in highly leveraged financial products. The new […]

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Firm’s fees in Boston Scientific class action OK’d, 8 months after settlement gets nod
Class Actions 2023-11-24 11:34 pm By Christine Caulfield

A judge has signed off on almost $7.5 million in fees billed by the law firm behind the pelvic mesh class action against Boston Scientific, […]

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