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Insurers for failed finance lender Axsesstoday settle class action claims
A class action against failed asset finance lender Axsesstoday and auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers has reached an in-principle settlement with the lender's insurers.
Defamation case filed by AFP officers after Drumgold complaint over Lehrmann trial
The rape of former political staffer Brittany Higgins has spawned yet another defamation action, this one by federal police officers who investigated her assault claims against Bruce Lehrmann in 2021.
Brittany Higgins’ partner won’t fight Senator Reynolds’ defamation claims
Brittany Higgins' partner David Sharaz has dropped his defence in a defamation case brought by Senator Linda Reynolds over social media posts that allegedly implied the former Defence Minister pressured Higgins not to pursue a complaint against rapist Bruce Lehrmann.
Super Retail accused of ‘campaign of suppression’ as more employees approach law firm
Rebel Sport owner Super Retail Group faces mounting legal troubles as the law firm representing whistleblowers in a $50 million case says more employees have come forward with allegations the company concealed a relationship between the CEO and the former head of HR.
$50M lawsuit alleges Rebel Sport CEO had relationship with former HR chief
The owner of Rebel Sport is facing a $50 million lawsuit by two former employees who allege CEO Anthony Heraghty carried on a secret relationship with the retailer's former chief human resources officer.
Woolworths fined $1.3M for long service leave underpayments
Woolworths has been fined $1.3 million by a magistrate after admitting it failed to pay long service leave entitlements to more than 1,000 employees.
Qatar Airways passengers appeal dismissal of strip search case against airline
Five passengers who were forced off a Qatar Airways flight and strip searched at Doha International Aiport have appealed a ruling summarily tossing their claims against the airline.
Scyne reaches settlement over defection of former tax partner to Downer EDI
Scyne Advisory has resolved its case seeking to bar a former partner from working for the professional services arm of Downer EDI, in a confidential settlement the firm said acknowledged the need to protect information and uphold restraints.
ASIC appeals loss in landmark case over unfair insurance contracts
The corporate regulator is appealing a judgment that tossed its landmark action against Austo & General Insurance, saying the judge erred in construing an unclear and disproportionate term in the insurer's house and contents policy.
Icon forced into arbitration with ANSTO over $27M waste facility at Lucas Heights
A judge has shut down a case by Icon against Australia's nuclear agency over the $27 million construction of a waste treatment plant at Lucas Heights, saying the dispute should be determined by an arbitrator despite the parties waiving pre-arbitration steps.