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‘The whole purpose is undermined’: Judge irked by referee pick in AUSTRAC case against Star
The judge overseeing AUSTRAC’s case against Star Entertainment has questioned the parties’ agreement to refer questions of fact and law to a former judge for determination, rather than an anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing expert. 
Ex-CBA unit Count Financial settles with lead applicant in fees-for-no-service class action
The lead applicant in a class action against former Commonwealth Bank of Australia subsidiary Count Financial has settled individual claims in the case, which alleges the financial advisory firm charged fees for no service.
Ex-principal settles with Cranbrook, pursues ABC over Four Corners episode
The former headmaster of exclusive Sydney school Cranbrook has settled a dispute with his former employer after it admitted a public statement concerning his management of misconduct allegations against a teacher “may have caused confusion”, but will press on with a complaint against the ABC over the Four Corners episode that sparked the controversy. 
Climate activist firm takes NAB to court
A law firm that has gone after major banks and the federal government over their climate exposure has trained its sight on the National Australia Bank.
Monster Energy settles trade mark fight with PepsiCo over popular snack food
A three-year court battle over PepsiCo's Monster Munch trade mark has been resolved, with Monster Energy negotiating the removal of some beverage products that would have been covered by the mark.C
SkyCity Adelaide to get High Court hearing in tax fight with SA treasurer
The High Court has agreed to take up a dispute between SkyCity Adelaide and South Australia's treasurer over the tax treatment of reward points that gamblers convert to gaming chips.
Ex-EY partner claims right to silence in ATO case over alleged tax exploitation schemes
A former Ernst & Young partner has claimed privilege against exposure to penalty and is seeking orders to avoid filing a defence in proceedings by the Australian Taxation Office alleging he promoted tax exploitation schemes.
PwC director should not have relied on co-worker’s text message in resigning: FWC
The Fair Work Commission has found a former PricewaterhouseCoopers director should not have relied solely on a colleague's text message in deciding to resign while on leave, rejecting her argument that the accounting firm had essentially forced her resignation.
‘Industrial scale misuse’: Fortescue sues former exec’s green iron start-up Element Zero
Fortescue has brought legal action against start-up Element Zero and three former employees, alleging “industrial scale misuse” of the Western Australian mining company's confidential information.
eSafety Commissioner to drop court case against X over stabbing footage
The online safety watchdog has dropped her Federal Court action seeking to force X to put a worldwide block on graphic footage of the April stabbing of a religious leader at Wakeley, following a judge's decision not to maintain an injunction against the social media platform.