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CBA class actions win halt to costs battle pending appeal
Applicants in two dismissed class actions against the Commonwealth Bank have secured an order staying an assessment of costs in the failed cases until the outcome of an appeal.
Super Retail hit with second Fair Work case in Federal Court
Super Retail faces a second Federal Court case by a former senior female executive, after conciliation proceedings in the Fair Work Commission failed to resolve the complaint.
Respect@Work reforms will increase litigation but could benefit employers
While the latest round of Respect@Work reforms will likely increase litigation by shielding employees from costs in unsuccessful discrimination cases, this may not spell bad news for employers.
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.