Bart Dziubinski

A Dentons client that paid $45 million for an 82-hectare Denham Court property that was only worth $10.8 million, in what a judge called a "brazen fraud", has sued the law firm for professional negligence.

People don't read terms and conditions when signing up to online services, an appeals court judge has told trading platform Plus500, which says the applicant in a class action is bound by an arbitration clause in its user contract.

Lender RND Funding wants to revise its case against BDO Advisory and auditor Ernst & Young over advice given to defunct Adelaide company Gen1 Biotechnology, a week out from trial.

Metals Manufactures has launched legal action for $33 million in damages against Fletcher Building and unit Crane Group, saying it was misled into paying $170 million for plumbing supply business Tradelink.

A judge has approved a $120 million settlement in a class action against AMP that followed the banking royal commission, saying while it was a “very disappointing outcome” for group members it was still fair and reasonable.

A judge has refused a bid by the director of property developer Vantager to stay orders to sell his property while he appeals a decision finding him liable for a “brazen fraud” after a $45 million sale was negotiated for a Denham Court property that was only worth $10.8 million. 

A class action by the owners of a residential Sydney building is challenging a ruling for Alucobond panel maker 3A Composites and supplier Halifax Vogel, which found developers were responsible for ensuring the cladding's safety.

A class action is challenging the Federal Court's post-trial ruling for Alucobond panel maker 3A Composites and supplier Halifax Vogel.

A class action that failed to prove 3A Composites and Halifax Vogel misled consumers about alleged flammable Alucobond cladding wants to notify group members they may be able to bring claims in Germany.

A judge has asked for more information on why he should approve $43.1 million in legal fees in a class action against AMP that settled for $120 million, calling the amount "extraordinary" and "troubling".