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Apple flags fight over consolidation of app store competition class actions
Apple has foreshadowed a challenge in the event two law firms seek to work together on a consolidated class action that alleges both Apple and Google engaged in anti-competitive conduct in operating their app stores.
Funder’s $13.2M cut is 26% of Opal Tower class action settlement
The litigation funder bankrolling a class action on behalf of 383 apartment owners in Sydney’s troubled Opal Tower is seeking a 26 per cent commission totalling $13.2 million of the confidential settlement sum, a court has heard. 
Telcos hit with $33.5M in penalties over NBN speed claims
A judge has hit Optus, Telstra, and TPG with a total of $33.5 million in penalties for misleading thousands of NBN customers into paying for internet speeds that could not be achieved.
Court urged to impose $15M penalty against Telstra over NBN speed claims
Telstra has agreed to pay a $15 million penalty for misleading thousands of NBN customers about internet plan speeds, a sum which will bring the telco’s bill for consumer law violations since 2018 up to $75 million, if approved.
Uber loses fight to protect advice by lawyers sought to ‘avoid being caught’
Uber has lost its challenge to a decision that found many of its email exchanges with lawyers were made in furtherance of offences at the centre of class action claims and were not protected by legal professional privilege.
Meta wins access to info on ‘Sue Facebook’ tokens bankrolling crypto class action
Digital giant Meta can access information on crypto tokens issued to fund a class action over Facebook's ban on cryptocurrency ads, but the identities of those who have bought the tokens can be kept under wraps.
Facebook flags potential conflict of interest in cryptocurrency ad class action
Facebook owner Meta wants to uncover the basis on which crypto tokens have been issued to bankroll a class action over its 2018 ban on cryptocurrency ads, citing the potentially conflicted interests of the self-represented lead applicant.
Funder’s commission holding up Opal Tower class action settlement
A $13 million commission sought by the funder that bankrolled the Opal Tower class action is stalling settlement approval, as debate continues over whether the funder can recoup the costs of after-the-event insurance from group members.
Alkaloids export manager should face prison for cartel conduct, court told
The federal prosecutor has argued that the former export manager of pharmaceutical ingredient producer Alkaloids of Australia should serve prison time after pleading guilty to cartel conduct over the supply of a key chemical in generic stomach cramp drugs.
Roof tiling companies, directors cop $420,000 penalty in ACCC cartel case
A judge has ordered two Sydney roof tiling businesses and their directors to pay a total of $420,000 in penalties after making admissions in proceedings brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission alleging they rigged bids for construction at the University of Sydney.