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ASIC running criminal investigation over Keystone’s Shield, court told
ASIC has raised the prospect of criminal charges linked to the Shield Master Fund, after bringing civil penalty proceedings alleging up to $530 million in retirement savings was used for unauthorised purposes.
Macquarie hit with class action, as firms circle over Shield, First Guardian
Investment manager Macquarie is the first to face a class action by investors who sank their super into the Shield and First Guardian Master Funds, with other investigations underway.
Entain class action firm wins GCO, but not at higher rate than Sportsbet
A judge has made a group costs order that will give Maurice Blackburn one third of any recoveries in a class action against Entain, rejecting the firm's bid for a higher contingency fee rate than earmarked in its parallel Sportsbet class action. 
Oaks Hotels hit with class action over COVID-era rent reductions
The owner of the Oaks Hotels & Resorts is facing a class action by landlords who allege the hotel operator misrepresented that it was entitled to reduced rent payments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seven KPMG partners fined for misusing confidential client information
KPMG has fined seven partners, some as much as $180,000, for misusing confidential client information in May.
Victoria to make it easier for parents to sue AI, social media companies
The Allan Government has unveiled plans that would make it easier to sue AI and social media companies over harms to children, while also announcing a crackdown on the use of AI and employee surveillance in the workplace.
Test case on cards in dispute between Iplex, BGC over pipes
A class acton against Fletcher Building’s Iplex over thousands of allegedly burst pipes in homes around Australia is gearing up for a mammoth 12-week trial, with a separate claim by BGC, which installed the pipes, to proceed by way of a test case.
Author Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah sues organisers of Bendigo Writers Festival
Palestinian-Australian author Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah has filed discrimination claims against the organisers of the Bendigo Writers Festival.
KPMG partner dropped from Westpac audit, will leave firm
One of the KPMG partners who shared confidential client information has stepped away from the firm’s audit with Westpac and will leave the firm. 
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Next Capital to acquire Fujitsu’s Australian data centre business
Australian private equity firm Next Capital has inked a deal to acquire Fujitsu's Australian data centre business, which includes premium facilities in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.