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Court flags novel question of power in Reject Shop class action
The Full Federal Court may need to weigh in on whether the judge overseeing an underpayments class action against the Reject Shop had the power to make an order altering the group definition.
Harvey Norman hit with class action over ‘interest-free’ ads
Harvey Norman is facing a class action over 'interest-free' ads which the Federal Court has found were misleading.
How the courts are split on serious harm threshold in defamation law
Courts continue to disagree on the meaning of 'serious harm' in defamation law, a threshold test introduced in 2021 that has raised the bar for plaintiffs claiming a publication has damaged their reputations.
Nudie Juice former CEO, wife appeal ruling in liquidator’s case
The former CEO of Nudie Juice and his wife are fighting a court's ruling in favour of a liquidator's case making breach of duty claims in relation to an alleged tax fraud scheme.
Deli manager accepts Coles’ discount rules explain short-lived price hike
Another Coles manager has faced questioning in a case alleging the supermarket giant's 'Down Down' campaign was illusory, admitting the "only reason" for a four-week price jump on quince paste was to enable a discount. 
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Former Real Housewives personality says sister gifted $2M Toorak home
A feud between a reality TV star and her sister over a $2 million Toorak townhouse is playing out in court, with a judge hearing the sisters sealed a deed of gift over the apartment with their fingerprints.
Mrs Mac’s CFO silent on financial woes, court finds in partial win for Octet
Octet Finance has won a $38,000 judgment against the ex-CFO of defunct pie maker Mrs Mac’s, with a court finding he failed to correct a statement that the trade financier would likely be repaid in full following a $4 million recapitalisation.
Ansell wins injunctions against person behind cyberattack
Healthcare equipment company Ansell has won default judgment against an unknown threat actor behind an October data breach, with a judge citing similar orders made following a cyberattack against law firm HWL Ebsworth. 
Platinum Asset insider trader files appeal after six-year sentence
An investment manager sentenced to a six-year prison term for trading on confidential information taken from the computer of Platinum Asset Management's chairman has lodged an appeal.
‘Not credible’: ACCC casts doubt over Coles’ claim of dog food discount
The ACCC has attacked the evidence at trial of a Coles manager who signed off on an alleged misleading discount on dog food, which was sold at a lower price just seven days earlier.