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IG Markets class action may drop conflicted remuneration claims
Class Actions 2024-12-06 11:38 pm By Cindy Cameronne Sydney
A class action against online trading platform IG Markets over alleged risky contracts for difference may drop its conflicted remuneration claims after struggling to find a sample group member.
Judge boots Queensland energy class action, says ‘profit maximisation’ not unlawful
Class Actions 2024-12-04 12:02 pm By Cindy Cameronne Sydney
A competition class action against Stanwell and CS Energy has been tossed, with a judge finding the power companies' conduct was legitimate “profit maximisation behaviour”. 
Court approves landmark $75M detention centre class action settlement
Class Actions 2024-11-26 4:11 pm By Sam Matthews Melbourne
A judge has given the green light to a $75 million settlement in Tasmania’s first class action, brought against the state by former child detainees of the Ashley Youth Detention Centre.
AAI class action wants to press mandatory insurance claim at trial
Class Actions 2024-10-25 11:26 pm By Andy Sidler Melbourne
A 'junk' insurance class action against Suncorp unit AAI wants an initial trial to deal with the claim -- absent a sample group member -- that car dealers made purchasing a policy necessary for a loan.
With new self-funding model, class action firm’s promise to pay Macquarie’s costs not enough
Class Actions 2024-10-09 11:30 pm By Christine Caulfield
With its new business model of self-funding class actions, Maurice Blackburn can't get by with an undertaking to indemnify Macquarie for its costs if a case over flex commissions fails.
KFC tries to avoid ‘hypothetical’ class action trial over rest breaks
Class Actions 2024-09-30 2:50 pm By Cindy Cameronne Sydney
Fast food giant KFC has argued an initial trial in an underpayments class action could result in an “entirely hypothetical” finding unless it also deals with the claims of several sample group members. 
McDonald’s rest breaks class action ‘gone backwards’, court told
Employment 2024-09-30 2:02 pm By Cindy Cameronne Sydney
A class action against McDonald’s alleging workers were not given mandatory rest breaks has “gone backwards” after the fast food giant withdrew previously agreed facts, a court has heard. 
Early common fund orders blessed by NZ appeals court in ANZ class action
Class Actions 2024-07-19 10:00 pm By Cindy Cameronne Sydney
A New Zealand appeals court has ruled that common fund orders can be made in class actions, even at the early stages, departing from the High Court of Australia in finding the commercial viability of a proceeding enhances access to justice. 
Aveo class action firm has arguable case on appeal over fee slashing, judge says
Appeals 2024-05-24 2:03 pm By Christine Caulfield
A judge has granted leave to law firm Levitt Robinson to challenge a ruling cutting $1.14 million of its fees from a settled class action against retirement home operator Aveo, finding the appeal was sufficiently arguable.
Law firm claims right of appeal against $1M cut to fees in Aveo class action
Class Actions 2024-05-23 3:32 pm By Christine Caulfield
Seeking leave to challenge a decision that shaved $1.14 million from its costs in running a class action against Aveo, Levitt Robinson has argued the firm would have enjoyed a right of appeal if it had been joined to the case as it ought to have been.
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