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Ex-EY partner’s reputation ‘only thing of value to him’, court told
An ex-EY partner accused of pocketing $700,000 in commissions in a tax loss scheme wants to vindicate his reputation at trial but is weighing whether to keep his silence, a court has heard.
Ten, Lisa Wilkinson still locked in dispute over $1.8M in Lehrmann costs
Eight months after a judge dismissed a defamation case by Bruce Lehrmann, Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson are still bickering over her $1.8 million legal bill.
Court rejects ‘misconceived’ bid to expand Reject Shop class action
A judge has refused a bid to expand the group membership in an underpayments class action against discount retailer The Reject Shop, saying it was based on a misconceived premise. 
Senior counsel for Super Retail execs withdraws, citing ethical concerns
Senior counsel for two former Super Retail executives has withdrawn on the final day of a hearing in the case, saying it was against his conscience to continue acting.
Sacked execs’ claim about settlement ‘fanciful’, says Rebel Sport owner
Super Retail has rejected as "fanciful" a claim by two former executives that they reached a binding oral settlement with their employer after their dismissal in May. 
Sydney University to pay $23M to underpaid staff in agreement with FWO
The University of Sydney will pay $23 million to over 14,000 current and former workers who were underpaid over an 8-year period as part of a deal with the Fair Work Ombudsman.
BHP, Rio Tinto face sex discrimination, harassment class actions
Mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto are facing class actions by female employees who allege they have been subject to sex discrimination or sexual harassment on the job.
Law firms to join forces in class actions against Coles, Woolworths
Two law firms that were set to run competing class actions against Coles and Woolworths over alleged illusory discounts have reached an in-principle agreement to collaborate.
Lawyer for Super Retail execs questioned by judge on settlement silence
A judge on Wednesday questioned a solicitor acting for two axed Super Retail executives on his silence about an alleged settlement his clients are seeking to enforce.
Full Court overturns defamation win for Jarred Hayne supporter
The Full Court has thrown out a finding that a supporter of Jarryd Hayne was defamed by a Seven social media post that accused him of spitting at a women who accused the rugby player of rape as she left the courthouse.