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Dominique Grubisa asks High Court to clarify accessorial liability
Wealth guru Dominque Grubisa wants the High Court to overturn a finding that she had actual knowledge her company's statements were misleading, saying the case raises unresolved questions about accessorial liability.
KFC franchisee forced breastfeeding manager to express milk in tent
The largest KFC franchisee in Australia has been ordered to pay damages to a former breastfeeding manager after a tribunal found she had to express milk under a tent in a doorless storeroom.
Energy Queensland unit fights probe into Centrepay charges
Ergon Energy is challenging a notice from the energy regulator in its probe of payments received via a Centrelink direct debit scheme, after AGL was fined $25 million for overcharging welfare recipients.
Appeals court won’t revive defamation claims against AFP commander
A Melbourne couple whose defamation claims against an AFP commander were thrown out by a jury has had their appeal rejected.
Bakers Delight challenges reverse onus finding in Fair Work case
Bakers Delight has filed a challenge to a finding that it was subject to a statutory reverse onus aimed at employers, in a Fair Work Ombudsman underpayments case against a franchisee.
Class actions pile up against 3M
3M is now facing two class actions in Victoria, after being hit with a case on behalf of ADF members who claim they suffered hearing loss from using defective combat earplugs.
New class action says 3M sold hazardous PFAS products
Chemical manufacturer 3M is facing a class action alleging it sold products containing hazardous materials known as PFAS without disclosing the risks they posed. 
FWC finds IP Australia patent examiner was not forced to resign
A patent examiner who questioned IP Australia's examination processes has lost his appeal of a Fair Work Commission decision that found he was not forced to resign from his job.
Pilatus wins discovery for potential IP suit linked to Air Force contract
Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has won discovery to pursue a possible copyright claim stemming from a Royal Australian Air Force flight simulator contract.
Legal fees to eat up more than half of COVID-19 class action settlement
Legal fees will eat up more than half of a $3.5 million settlement reached in a class action over deaths at a NSW aged care facility during the COVID-19 pandemic.