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Harrolds owners face $10M suit over rent at Collins Street store
Real Estate 2025-01-07 12:03 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The owners of luxury fashion department store Harrolds are facing a $10 million lawsuit over alleged unpaid rent on the business’ flagship Collins Street store in Melbourne.

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Third person sentenced over $180M Courtenay House Ponzi scheme
White Collar 2024-12-23 4:54 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A third person has been sentenced in connection with the Courtenay House Ponzi scheme, which swindled $180 million from hundreds of investors.

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Johnson & Johnson hit with class action over cold and flu medications
Class Actions 2024-12-20 6:16 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Johnson & Johnson has been hit with a class action for allegedly pushing ineffective cold and flu medications containing phenylephrine onto customers for decades.

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Last innings for retiring appeal judge who ‘leaves a great legacy’
Courts 2024-12-20 11:57 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Retiring NSW Court of Appeal judge Richard White has been praised for his legal prowess and passion for cricket in a farewell ceremony attended by Sydney’s legal luminaries.

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Hall & Wilcox brings on Moray & Agnew public law specialist
Public law 2024-12-18 2:05 am By Julia Kanapathippillai

Hall & Wilcox has recruited a partner to lead the firm’s newly-established Commonwealth Freedom of Information, information release and privacy practice. 

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ASIC claims crypto firm Binance denied protections to derivatives investors
Cryptocurrency 2024-12-18 5:11 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Crypto firm Binance deprived hundreds of customers of consumer protections by misclassifying them as wholesale clients and allowing them to buy risky derivatives, ASIC says.

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Victoria accepts recommendations to address misconduct in construction sector
Construction 2024-12-19 11:56 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The Victorian Government has flagged its support for recommendations aimed at stamping out criminal activity in the state’s construction industry, including changes to the ‘fit and proper’ test for union positions. 

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Landmark $50M settlement over Meta’s Cambridge Analytica scandal
Privacy & Cybersecurity 2024-12-17 1:34 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Facebook owner Meta has agreed to pay $50 million to settle action by the privacy commissioner over the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

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Mobil taken to court for ‘misleading’ statements about fuel
Energy & Natural Resources 2024-12-17 11:51 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The ACCC alleges Mobil Oil breached consumer laws by falsely claiming it was selling a specific brand of fuel at six Far North Queensland stations.

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ASIC suit claims HSBC failed to protect customers from scams
ASIC 2024-12-16 11:15 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

ASIC has launched legal proceedings against HSBC, alleging the bank did not have appropriate controls to protect customers from scammers.

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