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Judge ‘defies anyone’ to understand confusing Surfstitch opt out notice
A judge has ordered the legal teams behind two settled Surfstitch class actions to have another crack at the opt out notice, saying the current version is "just too confusing" for group members.
Election challengers subpoena ABC for Josh Frydenberg interview in front of Chinese posters
Two petitioners challenging the election of Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and embattled Liberal MP Gladys Liu have subpoenaed the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Sky News for interview footage in front of the Chinese language posters at the heart of the dispute.
Businessman Charif Kazal gets last chance to fix ‘incomprehensible’ case against Gilbert + Tobin
A judge has given Sydney businessman Charif Kazal a third and final opportunity to replead his “simply incomprehensible” case against Gilbert + Tobin over the law firm's involvement in a business dispute concerning a lucrative waste facility, despite saying it took “an entire week to understand the arcane obscurities” of the pleading.
Lloyd’s loses bid for quick dismissal of NAB’s $655M insurance lawsuit
Three syndicates of Lloyd's London have failed in their bid to toss a case brought by National Australia Bank seeking £357 million ($655 million) in insurance claims relating to two consumer redress schemes in the UK.
7-Eleven class actions can’t shield witness identity despite ‘real risk’ of reprisal
A judge has refused an application to suppress the identity of a franchisee giving evidence in two class actions against 7-Eleven despite the individual's fears he may lose his franchising licence as retaliation by the global convenience store giant.