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Worley class action can give its take on Full Court’s approach to loss in CBA case
Appeals 2025-06-03 11:53 pm By Christine Caulfield

Two months after reserving judgment, an appeals court has allowed the Worley class action to reopen the case to offer its take on the relevance of the Full Court’s ruling last month in the CBA class actions.

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Class action over Melbourne development settles, law firm comes up short
Class Actions 2025-06-03 2:30 pm By Christine Caulfield

A class action by investors in a Melbourne apartment develpment has resolved for $2.6 million, but the law firm bringing the case will take a haircut on its fees after group members ignored calls to contribute to the costs.

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Trial in Australia Towers cladding case delayed as Parkview nears settlement
Construction 2025-06-04 11:15 pm By Sam Matthews

The owners corporation suing Parkview Construction over alleged combustible cladding at the Australia Towers in Sydney Olympic Park is “hopeful” of a settlement being reached, a court has heard on the eve of trial.

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Forge liquidators near settlement in insider trading case against Clough, ex-directors
Restructuring & Insolvency 2025-06-04 11:44 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Liquidators of collapsed Forge Group are close to settling their insider trading case against engineering and construction company Clough and former directors, a court has heard on what was to be the first day of trial.

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Choosi misled customers with insurance comparison service, ASIC claims
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-06-03 11:38 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Insurance comparison site Choosi has been taken to court by ASIC for allegedly misleading its users by almost exclusively comparing funeral and life insurance policies from one insurer.

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Fonterra faces underpayments class action investigation
Class Actions 2025-06-02 11:39 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Fonterra may face a class action for allegedly underpaying lab technicians since 2018, as the dairy co-op seeks to offload its Australian food unit.

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In ASIC win, Full Court says Qoin issuer not exempt under authorised rep rules
Financial Services 2025-05-30 3:26 pm By Sam Matthews

ASIC has succeeded in overturning a decision that found that Qoin issuer BPS Financial came within the authorised representative exemption with respect to agreements with Australian financial services licence holder PNI.

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Fourth law firm mulls ad tech class action against Google
Class Actions 2025-05-30 1:41 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A fourth law firm is investigating a class action against Google for allegedly abusing its dominance in the market for online advertising.

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Exactech settles class action over alleged faulty implants
Settlement 2025-05-30 11:29 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Medical device maker Exactech has reached a settlement in a class action over alleged defective implants, following the US company’s bankruptcy.

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Late artist’s ‘animus’ toward Cranbrook won’t bar school’s offer on $33M home
Real Estate 2025-06-02 10:36 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A charitable trust of the late artist Martin Sharp, known for designing album cover art for Eric Clapton, can sell his $33 million home to the neighbouring Cranbrook, despite having expressed “animus” towards the prestigious private school, a judge has said.

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