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Christian Porter accuses ABC reporter of ‘campaign’ to destroy his reputation
Attorney-General Christian Porter has filed defamation proceedings in the Federal Court against the ABC and journalist Louise Milligan over an online article he says made false allegations against him.
Novartis sues to stop generic version of blockbuster MS drug
Swiss drug giant Novartis has sued generic drug maker Pharmacor to halt its launch of a generic version of the company's top-selling MS drug Gilenya.
Woolworths can include details of ‘no cost’ pay review in class action notice
A judge has allowed Woolworths to include details of its internal pay review processes in an opt out notice to be sent to disgruntled current and former employees who have launched a class action against the supermarket giant.
Late opt outs imperil $138M IAG ‘junk insurance’ class action settlement
A group of late opt out notices by group members in a class action over IAG insurance, who were egged on in part by a 'corporate warfare' campaign by claims management service Claimo, could result in IAG pulling the plug on a $138 million settlement.
CBA says ‘non-existent’ chance it will make admissions in ASIC’s conflicted remuneration case
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has told a judge there’s no chance it will admit to ASIC’s allegations that it accepted conflicted remuneration through the sale of its Essential Super product, likening the matter to ASIC’s failed ‘Wagyu and shiraz’ case against Westpac.
Epic Games brings competition case against Google over in-app purchases
Fortnite developer Epic Games has filed a lawsuit against Google for alleged anti-competitive conduct and misuse of market power, after launching a similar claim against Apple in November.
Greensill Capital files for insolvency in UK
Greensill Capital UK filed for insolvency in a London court on Monday after losing insurance coverage for $4.6 billion in client loans.
Appeal filed after judge rejects bid for oral discovery in 7-Eleven class actions
The lead plaintiffs in two class actions against 7-Eleven have appealed a decision rejecting the very first Federal Court application for oral discovery, which would have seen four former employees bound by confidentiality agreements give evidence.
Two law firms can’t rep insurers in $309M dispute over Queensland LNG project
A judge has found a group of insurers defending a $309 million lawsuit over an Australia Pacific LNG project in Central Queensland cannot be represented by two law firms, saying it would not be in the interests of justice.
Qantas, Virgin fight to shut down cases over defecting exec
The first battle in the legal tug of war between Qantas and Virgin over a defecting senior executive will centre on whose lawsuit should be the one to ventilate the dispute, a court heard Tuesday.