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Law firm’s advice to be handed to ex-Quintis director in defamation case
A former director of sandalwood producer Quintis, who is suing the company's top brass over statements made to the corporate regulator, has won unrestricted access to legal advice the executives sought to keep a lid on.
Nuix drags PwC into shareholder class action over $1.8B IPO
Nuix has pointed the finger at its accountant PricewaterhouseCoopers in the software company's defence to a class action over a prospectus for its $1.8 billion IPO two years ago.
Medibank faces potential class action over breach as hacker posts data
A class action investigation over the data breach that exposed the personal information of almost 10 million Medibank customers is underway, with two law firms teaming up to probe whether the private health insurer is liable for damages.
Star Entertainment faces second class action over money laundering compliance
The Star Entertainment Group has been served with a second shareholder class action over disclosures relating to its anti-money laundering controls, a month after it was slapped with a $100 million fine.
NAB acted unconscionably with periodic payment fee overcharges, judge finds
A court has found National Australia Bank engaged in unconscionable conduct in knowingly overcharging thousands of customers periodic payment fees for four years.
Dell misled online customers about inflated discounts during COVID lockdowns, ACCC says in new case
The consumer regulator has taken Dell Australia to court for allegedly making misleading statements about the price of add-on monitors that could be purchased with Dell computers during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
AUSTRAC to probe Sportsbet, Bet365 over money laundering concerns
Sportsbet and Bet365 face an audit by AUSTRAC over their compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws.
Wilson Security hit with second wage class action, this one run by lawyers
A law firm has filed a class action against Wilson Security on behalf of employees who claim to have been underpaid, just weeks after a court shut down a group proceeding against the company brought by a self-represented worker.
OTC derivatives trader can’t pause ASIC’s 8-year ban
The former manager of over-the-counter derivatives provider Trade360 has been slapped with an eight-year ban by the corporate regulator and has lost a bid to stay the decision pending an appeal.
IP firm Marquette resolves suit by lawyer allegedly fired for complaints of bullying
Boutique firm Marquette IP has reached a settlement with a former trade mark attorney who claimed she was sacked for making complaints of bullying by a supervisor.