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End of road for Clive Palmer’s court campaign against ASIC’s ex-chair
The High Court has dismissed billionaire Clive Palmer's bid to revive his misconduct claims against former ASIC chair James Shipton, which an appeals court rejected as "little more than a house of cards".
Bolton loses bid for High Court hearing in Keybridge indemnity case
Pointing to the "litigious history" of the case, the High Court has refused leave to former Keybridge Capital director Nick Bolton to appeal a decision that found the company wasn't on the hook for covering his legal bill in a case over alleged duty breaches.
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NextDC faces third law firm probe over M3 data centre disclosures
AI infrastructure company NextDC now faces three class action investigations after it revealed delays in grid supply to its M3 data centre in Melbourne and slashed $140 million from its forecast earnings.
Gilead settles with Alphapharm in patent suit over HIV drugs
A settlement has been reached in patent litigation brought by US biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences against generic drug maker Alphapharm over plans for a cheap version of Gilead's HIV drugs.
Italian chef can’t bring case over refusal to serve pineapple pizza
An Italian chef who was fired from a Brisbane restaurant after refusing to serve pineapple pizza, calling the request an "insult to his culture", has lost a bid to bring an unfair dismissal case.
Thomsons hires Norton Rose Fulbright lawyer for finance team
Thomsons has strengthened its banking and finance team with the appointment of a lawyer from Norton Rose Fulbright.
Trading platform eToro hit with class action over CFDs
Online investment platform eToro Australia faces a class action on behalf of investors who lost money trading in high risk contracts for difference.
Chemist Warehouse, Hemmes among targets of ASIC fines
The operator of pharmacy chain Chemist Warehouse and hospitality giant Hemmes Group are among companies that copped a total of $4.4 million in fines for missing the FY25 financial reporting deadline, ASIC said Wednesday.
Ashurst advisory firm nabs financial crimes experts from Deloitte
Ashurst Perkins Coie's consulting arm has lured two experts in financial crimes from Deloitte to join its Sydney office as partners amid heightened anti-money laundering enforcement.
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High Court won’t hear appeal over ‘draconian’ SOPA regime
The High Court has declined to take up an appeal by the developer behind the rebranding of the Seasons of Perth hotel, which asked the court to weigh in on "draconian" security of payment laws.