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Insurers on hook for Opal Tower class action costs after failed appeal
Two insurers have come up short in their appeal of a ruling that put them on the hook for the costs of Opal Tower consultant engineer WSP in a class action by residents.
No ‘bottomless pit’: Class action administrator put on notice about costs
An administrator has won $1 million more in costs for distributing a class action settlement, but a judge warned any ‘overshoot’ might not be borne by group members.
Harvey Norman hit with second class action over ‘junk’ warranties
A second law firm has filed a class action against Harvey Norman alleging it sold extended warranties to customers that had “no real value”.
Failed CBA class actions want to stay fight over costs
Two failed shareholder class actions against the Commonwealth Bank of Australia want to delay paying the bank's costs until after their 62-ground appeal is heard.
Self Care wins IP action over FreezeFrame knockoffs
Cosmetics maker Self Care has won its case against companies with ties to China that were found to have sold counterfeit versions of its popular Freezeframe anti-ageing creams. 
Sydney light rail class action thrown out on appeal
An appeals court has dismissed a class action on behalf of small businesses over alleged nuisance caused by the construction of Sydney’s $3 billion light rail network. 
Keystone administrators win $100M freezing order against developer
A judge has made freezing orders against Melbourne developer City Built and director Robert Filippini, who allegedly received $160 million in investor funds from Keystone Asset Management.
MinterEllison snags KPMG’s national real estate head
MinterEllison has lured the head of real estate from KPMG Law to join its firm as special counsel after the consulting giant announced it was shutting down its legal services division. 
Judge ‘startled’ by Homes Victoria’s claim in public housing class action
Homes Victoria's claim that there are no documents recording its reasons for deciding to demolish and redevelop two public housing towers that housed 1,200 people left a judge "startled".
Prosecutor who complained about two judges elevated to Supreme Court
The top prosecutor in Victoria who made complaints about two judges, prompting one to resign, has been elevated to the state's Supreme Court.