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Prosecutors to fight witness cross-examination at ANZ cartel committal hearing
Prosecutors will oppose a bid by ANZ, Citigroup, and Deutsche Bank to cross-examine witnesses at the upcoming committal hearing of the criminal cartel case over ANZ's botched $2.5 billion institutional share placement.
‘Theft is theft’: Virgin baggage handlers’ sacking over missing cigarettes not unfair, FWC says
The Fair Work Commission has ruled that "theft is theft, no matter the value" as it dismisses the claims of two Virgin Australia baggage handlers who allegedly stole two packets of cigarettes worth less than $50 while loading freight onto a domestic flight.
Combustible cladding defendants may drag engineers, certifiers into class action
German-based cladding manufacturer 3A Composites has foreshadowed potential cross claims against third party engineers and certifiers in one of two class actions brought over allegedly dangerous combustible cladding used in countless buildings across Australia.
Dick Smith insurers face class action over IPO-related policy
Allianz and a number of other insurers of Dick Smith are now facing a class action over the extent of coverage under an insurance policy for the collapsed electronics retailer's initial public offering.
Embattled ex-Quintis boss loses $13.3M sandalwood plantation loan dispute
Frank Wilson, solicitor and founder of failed sandalwood producer Quintis, has been ordered by a court to repay a $13.3 million loan used to invest in a 215 hectare Indian sandalwood plantation.
Sims Metal class action funder to get no more than 25%, shareholders guaranteed at least half
Noting the "significant and beneficial reduction" in recent funding rates, the judge overseeing a shareholder class action against recycling company Sims Metal Management has signed off on an order capping the commission of the funders at 25 per cent of any net proceeds and setting a minimum 50 per cent of any recovery for group members.
ACCC loses case against Woolworths over ‘eco’ plate claims
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has lost a consumer case against Woolworths, with the Federal Court finding the supermarket giant's  environmental claims for its line of disposable plates, bowls and cutlery were accurate, not false and misleading.
Ex-James Estate Wines boss ‘manufactured’ evidence in $14M dispute with ANZ, court says
A judge has dismissed failed winemaker David James latest bid to overturn a $14 million guarantor judgment against him and in favour of ANZ, saying much of his sworn evidence was “manufactured” and “obviously tailored to suit his case”.
Full Court hands Seiko a win in ink cartridge patent dispute
Printer giant Seiko Epson has won its cross-appeal against cartridge reseller Calidad in a Full Federal Court decision that further clarifies the extent to which patentees can prevent those acquiring a patent's title from repurposing or manipulating the original product.