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$64.25M settlement in MLC Super class action on ‘higher end’, court told
Class Actions 2025-04-16 3:19 pm By Andy Sidler

A judge has been asked to approve a $64.25 million settlement in a class action against the trustees of the MLC Super Fund, hearing the settlement, reached just prior to the dismissal of a similar class action, was on the “higher end”. 

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Court clarifies tax treatment for land development
Tax 2025-04-22 11:47 pm By Andy Sidler

A court has weighed in on the tax treatment of the proceeds of developed land, finding the landowner did not engage in business-like conduct such that his profits should be considered income.

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Developer can’t claim setoff in spat with Tomkins over $55M Sunshine Coast apartments
Contracts 2025-04-22 11:30 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

An appeal against a ruling that the developer of a $55M Sunshine Coast residential complex could not set off a liquidated damages claim against builder Tomkins’ pre-completion payment claim has been thrown out.

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Sky News loses appeal in case of ‘wholesale copying’ by media monitor Isentia
Intellectual Property 2025-04-16 11:33 am By Christine Caulfield

An appeals court has dismissed Sky News’ challenge to a ruling that media monitor Isentia was not liable for copyright infringement despite “wholesale copying” of content for government clients.

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Barrister’s failure to file tax returns doesn’t warrant lifting suspension stay: tribunal
Business of Law 2025-04-16 11:04 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A stay of a barrister’s suspension remains in place despite claims she failed to lodge eight tax returns, with a tribunal saying non-compliance with tax obligations did not necessarily render a lawyer unfit to practice.

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A ‘maddening morass’: Court strikes out COVID-19 vaccine class action
Class Actions 2025-04-15 11:52 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A judge has struck out an “incoherent” COVID-19 vaccine-related class action, saying someone could go “mad” trying to understand the pleadings in the case.

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Judge ends Keybridge administration, finds company is solvent
Restructuring & Insolvency 2025-04-15 2:08 pm By Andy Sidler

After running a successful campaign to remove three board members, major Keybridge shareholder WAM Active has convinced a court to end the investment company’s administration after it provided a letter of comfort and offer to fund its debts.

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Clive Palmer files appeal in failed suits against ex-ASIC chair James Shipton
Appeals 2025-04-15 1:32 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Clive Palmer has appealed a court’s decision to toss his lawsuits against former Australian Securities and Investments Commission chair James Shipton alleging he acted in bad faith when the regulator filed criminal proceedings against him.

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ASIC secures winding up orders against Falcon Capital
ASIC 2025-04-15 2:54 pm By Andy Sidler

ASIC has won winding up orders against investment firm Falcon Capital and its managed investment scheme First Guardian Master Fund, after raising concerns about potential risks to investors. 

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Major projects, subcontractors could be ‘imperiled’ if Roberts Co Victoria was liquidated: judge
Construction 2025-04-16 11:51 pm By Andy Sidler

A judge has given the Victorian unit of Roberts Co more time to put forward a deed of company arrangement that would save the builder from liquidation, noting liquidation could imperil its projects and subcontractors, who could not bring claims under the SOP Act if it was insolvent. 

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