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Cosmetic surgeon too ill to comply with class action timetable, court told
The Victorian Supreme Court has granted cosmetic surgeon Daniel Lanzer an extension to provide discovery  in a class action against him and his clinic after hearing he was facing medical issues.
Cosmetic surgery class action doctors can’t cut accessorial liability claims
Four doctors named in a class action over cosmetic surgeries performed at Daniel Lanzer’s clinic in Sydney can't dodge claims they are liable as accessories for alleged misleading social media ads. 
Plastic surgeon can’t escape class action despite applicant dropping claims
A class action over alleged botched cosmetic surgeries can drop claims against one surgeon, but the doctor will remain a party so other defendants can point the finger at him.
Cosmetic surgery class action faces battle over plan to drop doctor from case
A class action against Sydney doctor Daniel Lanzer and several of his associates over alleged botched cosmetic surgeries wants to drop its claims against one doctor, but other defendants have taken issue.
New crop of Victorian silks appointed by top judge
Several class action counsel and an IP expert are among twenty-five new silks appointed in Victoria.
AIG loses bid for docs despite privilege waiver over barristers’ advice
AIG can't force investment firm Sayers to hand over communications over which it claimed legal professional privilege, with a judge rejecting the argument that Sayers could not “cherry pick” which advice it disclosed after waiving privilege over advice given by two barristers in 2017 and 2019.
Connective directors hit with indemnity costs for ‘outrageous’ conduct in shareholder stoush
The directors of mortgage aggregator Connective Services have been hit with indemnity costs for their "outrageous conduct" in pursuing litigation against a company shareholder, including giving false statements and destroying evidence.
Macquarie a ‘knowing participant’ in Connective shareholder oppression, court says
Two directors of mortgage aggregator Connective engaged in oppressive conduct towards a minority shareholder and Macquarie Bank was a "knowing participant" when it acquired $5 million worth of shares in the company, the NSW Supreme Court has found.
High Court finds Connective Services broke the law with share transfer litigation
The High Court has shut down a lawsuit by mortgage aggregator Connective Services over the transfer of one third of the company's shares after finding the proceeding prejudiced shareholders and contravened the Corporations Act.