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Resilium’s disclosure of authorised rep’s client data not a breach: court
A former authorised representative of Resilium Insurance Broking has failed to persuade an appeals court that the intermediary network breached a contract by providing its client data to a new representative.
Shaw and Partners wins suit over fees for $20M capital raising
Corporate advisory firm Shaw and Partners is entitled to its full fees for working on a $20.5 million capital raising with ASX-listed tech company NetLinkz, a court has found.
Ashurst, LegalVision sued over Woolworths lease transfer advice
A unit of petrol store chain EG Australia has sued Ashurst and LegalVision alleging they breached their implied duty of care through advice given to Woolworths about the assignment of a disputed Sydney petrol station lease.
Bill Papas’ girlfriend hits back at Westpac’s case over alleged $294M fraud
Bill Papas’ girlfriend Louise Agostino has hit back at Westpac’s lawsuit accusing her of involvement in the Forum Group director’s alleged $294 million fraud, denying all allegations and arguing that the bulk of the bank’s claims against her should be struck out.
Forum director Tesoriero questions sale of Papas’ Sydney residence
Forum Finance director Vince Tesoriero has raised concerns about the validity of the sale of a $4 million home in Sydney inner-West suburb Rozelle where company founder Bill Papas and his girlfriend lived, but a judge has indicated any attempt to block the sale would be "hopeless".
Bill Papas’ cousin denies Westpac claims over $720,000 payment
Forum Finance director Bill Papas’ cousin has hit back at Westpac’s allegations he wrongfully received $720,000 from the alleged fraudster in violation of freezing orders made in the bank’s lawsuit, which seeks to recoup $294 million paid into an alleged fraudulent scheme.
Forum liquidators sue to wind up entity that got $2.6M in Bill Papas ‘loans’
Forum Group's liquidators are seeking to wind up an entity owned by founder Bill Papas that received over $2.6 in "loans" from the alleged fraudster, as they work to recoup almost $400 million allegedly defrauded from three banks.
Former CFO dragged into Westpac’s $294M fraud case against Forum Group
The former chief financial officer of beleaguered Forum Group has been dragged into a lawsuit by Westpac seeking to recoup $294 million in funds paid into an alleged fraudulent scheme.
Forum Finance director says Westpac’s case against him ‘hopelessly weak’
Forum Finance director Vincenzo Tesoriero wants to strike out Westpac's claims against him and has told a court he too is a victim of alleged fraudster Bill Papas, having sunk up to $9 million in the company.
Arrest warrant issued for Forum founder Bill Papas
The Federal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Forum Finance founder Bill Papas for contempt of court for allegedly transferring $720,000 out of one of his companies in breach of a freezing order.