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Ford pushing for 10-day hearing in ‘all-in appeal’ of complex class action decision
Ford is seeking an extended hearing of its appeal from a class action judgment in favour of 185,000 vehicle owners over their allegedly defective cars, saying a “significant excavation” of the ruling is now in order. 
‘Box them in’: Company pressured customers to invest in timeshare scheme, court finds
A judge has found that financial advisers acting for Ultiqa Lifestyle Promotions gave advice against the best interests of consumers, cornering them into investing thousands of dollars into a timeshare scheme that many could not afford.
Late evidence allowed in Myer JV spat after $100K error by lawyer, expert
A judge has allowed the plaintiffs in a lawsuit over a Myer joint venture to tender extra evidence, after a $100,000 miscalculation was discovered during cross-examination in the final days of a hearing.
Ben Roberts-Smith can’t cross examine wife over confidential emails
Ben Roberts-Smith, who is suing Fairfax for defamation, has lost an appeal of a judge’s decision refusing cross-examination of his ex-wife over allegations she accessed his private emails.
Hall & Wilcox snags property partner from Gadens
Hall & Wilcox has appointed a new partner to join its real estate practice in Brisbane, the second partner appointment in as many months at the firm's Queen Street offices. 
Consolidation of Dixon Advisory class actions hits snag over funding
A proposed consolidation of two class actions against collapsed wealth manager Dixon Advisory has hit a snag, with Shine Lawyers wanting to ensure group members who have signed up for its no win, no fee proceeding don't get stuck paying the commission of the funder backing its rival's case.
Clothing retailer Tiger Mist pays fine for misleading returns policy
Online clothing retailer A&S Labels Pty Ltd, trading as Tiger Mist, has coughed up $26,640 to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for allegedly misleading customers about their return rights.
Corrs Chambers faces suit by client left to foot security after funder bowed out
A solicitor and former client is suing Corrs Chambers Westgarth for “very significant damages”, alleging breaches of multiple duties by the law firm in the course of protracted litigation.
Court accepts Ramsay Health in-house counsel ‘drowning in work’ during COVID-19
Ramsay Health Care Australia has been let off the hook for using emails subpoenaed in a defamation case between two feuding surgeons at one of its hospitals, with a judge accepting that an in-house lawyer was "mortified" by her mistake and was "drowning in work" at the time.
Herbert Smith Freehills nabs PwC partner as global workforce strategy director
Big Six firm Herbert Smith Freehills has appointed a PricewaterhouseCoopers veteran as its first director of global workforce strategy and implementation.