Star’s former managing director Greg Hawkins has reached a mid-trial settlement with the corporate regulator in its case over the casino operator’s alleged lax money laundering compliance.
A finding that Noumi’s production of a PwC report to ASIC didn’t constitute waiver of privilege provides clarity that voluntary disclosure agreements can protect confidential information, but care must still be taken, lawyers say.
A former Star executive agreed to renew the casino’s relationship with a junket with organised crime links despite Star Sydney’s GC warning of suspicious transactions, a court has heard.
On day one of trial in ASIC’s case accusing ten Star executives of turning a blind eye to money laundering, the court heard about a blue esky bag full of cash and people hiding under blankets to avoid CCTV.
Energy company AGL is fighting a $25 million penalty imposed by a court for continuing to deduct payments from hundreds of welfare recipients after their accounts were closed.
Noumi and auditor Deloitte will pay $43 million to resolve a class action alleging the company misled investors about its inventory, and the class action will make a play for a $5 million penalty agreed to in ASIC proceedings.
Mastercard is staring down costs orders after telling a court it will seek to vacate an upcoming trial date in its fight with the competition regulator after technical difficulties slowed the discovery process.
Wealth guru Dominque Grubisa wants the High Court to overturn a finding that she had actual knowledge her company’s statements were misleading, saying the case raises unresolved questions about accessorial liability.
Ergon Energy is challenging a notice from the energy regulator in its probe of payments received via a Centrelink direct debit scheme, after AGL was fined $25 million for overcharging welfare recipients.
Class action settlements leaped in value last year, with three settlements topping the $200 million mark.