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KPMG hands over ‘substantial’ materials it claims privilege over, ASIC says
KPMG has handed ASIC a "substantial body of material" over which it claimed legal professional privilege, as IAG announces it will not invite the embattled accounting firm to tender for its audit.
Allianz can’t get contribution from AIG in fight over Built Tech claims
Allianz has lost its bid to recover a contribution from AIG over a $1.65 million worker's compensation claim against Icon subcontractor Built Tech Hoardings.
HungryPanda wants to lift stay in suit against competitor Fantuan
Food delivery service HungryPanda wants to lift a stay in a case against competitor Fantuan over the acquisition of delivery platform EASI, after a $24 million judgment was entered in related UK proceedings.
ASIC alleges comparison site sold customer enquiries to highest bidder
The corporate regulator has taken a financial products comparison site to court, alleging it misled consumers by representing that it compared options from multiple providers when in reality, consumer enquiries were sold to the highest bidder.
Macquarie hit with second class action by investors in Shield fund
Investment manager Macquarie has been hit with a second class action by investors who sank over $320 million of their superannuation into Keystone's collapsed Shield Master Fund.
AER appeals to High Court after AGL wins return of $25M penalty
The Australian Energy Regulator has brought a High Court challenge to orders that it return a $25 million penalty paid by power company AGL for overcharging hundreds of customers receiving Centrelink payments.
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Besix Watpac sues Homes Victoria over Big Build claims
Builder Besix Watpac has sued the government of Victoria, alleging it made false claims that the designs for a $65 million affordable housing development in Heidelberg West were 90-95 per cent complete, when substantial further work was required. 
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ASIC wins orders over $29.4M Lake Narracan Resort scheme
A judge has granted interim freezing orders against Star Investment Group Australia and its director after finding reasonable grounds to suspect it misled investors while promoting a development scheme in regional Victoria.
Apple sued for kicking bookmaker Playwest off App Store
Western Australia-based wagering company Playwest has sued Apple after its app was removed from the App Store without notice over alleged fraud concerns.
Solicitor’s lien covers costs of enforcing unpaid legal fees: court
Settling a split in authorities from the 19th century, an appeals court has found that a solicitor’s lien applies over all money held in a client’s trust account and covers the costs of enforcing unpaid legal fees, not just the bill itself.