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Funder behind WestConnex class action hit with indemnity costs
The funder behind a class action against Transport for NSW that has switched law firms five times has been hit with indemnity costs after it failed to brief a barrister in a dispute over its bid to rescind trust funds.
Viva Energy’s proposed acquisition of LOC Global gets ACCC’s OK
Viva Energy has been given the all-clear by the ACCC to acquire the remaining 50 per cent share of LOC Global after agreeing to sell 14 service stations to Solo Oil.
Sydney University to pay $23M to underpaid staff in agreement with FWO
The University of Sydney will pay $23 million to over 14,000 current and former workers who were underpaid over an 8-year period as part of a deal with the Fair Work Ombudsman.
BHP, Rio Tinto face sex discrimination, harassment class actions
Mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto are facing class actions by female employees who allege they have been subject to sex discrimination or sexual harassment on the job.
High Court ends Commonwealth’s quest for $325M over generic Plavix ban
The High Court has settled a 16-year battle between the federal government and Sanofi over alleged excess subsidies it paid after a judge blocked the release of a generic version of blood thinner Plavix, saying its job was not to “resurrect” a dead case.
Law firms to join forces in class actions against Coles, Woolworths
Two law firms that were set to run competing class actions against Coles and Woolworths over alleged illusory discounts have reached an in-principle agreement to collaborate.
Lawyer for Super Retail execs questioned by judge on settlement silence
A judge on Wednesday questioned a solicitor acting for two axed Super Retail executives on his silence about an alleged settlement his clients are seeking to enforce.
Full Court overturns defamation win for Jarred Hayne supporter
The Full Court has thrown out a finding that a supporter of Jarryd Hayne was defamed by a Seven social media post that accused him of spitting at a women who accused the rugby player of rape as she left the courthouse.
‘We will hold them to account’: ASIC accuses Rex of misleading market
The corporate copy has brought court action against Rex and four of its directors alleging the regional airline misled the market about its profits.
Telstra pays $3M penalty over Triple Zero outage
Telstra has been hit with a $3 million penalty for failing to follow emergency call rules during a Triple Zero outage in March.