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Allianz to see law firms’ ATE policy in class action over ‘junk’ car insurance
The applicants in a consumer class action against Allianz have been ordered to produce an insurance policy that covers them for the risk of losing the case, which the insurer says will inform its bid for security for costs.
Dell misled online customers about inflated discounts during COVID lockdowns, ACCC says in new case
The consumer regulator has taken Dell Australia to court for allegedly making misleading statements about the price of add-on monitors that could be purchased with Dell computers during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Class action trial looms for CBA over money laundering disclosures
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia faces trial Monday in one of several class actions filed against a major Australian company in recent years over allegedly lax money laundering practices and disclosures.
Crypto, greenwashing and predatory lending on ASIC’s radar amid ‘near-perfect storm’
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is targeting predatory lending, greenwashing and crypto-assets as rising interest rates cause consumers to turn to fringe sources of credit.
ASIC boss sounds warning about ‘risky’ crypto-assets amid flurry of investigations
The chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has warned consumers about investing in “risky, speciality, poorly understood” crypto-assets, as the regulator steps up its investigations into managed funds acting in the space. 
iSignthis drops $464M lawsuit against ASX
Fintech iSignthis has dropped a $464 million lawsuit brought against the Australian Stock Exchange three years ago over allegedly misleading conduct in relation to the suspension of the company's shares.
Judge warns Domino’s about ‘trial by ambush’ as underpayments class action hearing kicks off
A judge has slammed Domino’s for its “entirely unsatisfactory” opening submissions in an underpayments class action, warning the pizza giant not to hide arguments and evidence up its sleeve.
‘Not a suburban golf club’: Judge slams delays in Blue Sky class action
A judge has criticised the applicant in a class action against failed asset manager Blue Sky Alternative Investments for filing court documents late, as he prepares to grapple with an imminent competing class action.
Major win for Lendlease, Multiplex in $68M case by Hastie liquidators
Lendlease and other major builders have secured a significant victory in a long-running case brought by the liquidators of failed engineering company Hastie Group, with a judge saying Hastie wasn't entitled to the proceeds of bank guarantees withdrawn by the builders when it collapsed 10 years ago.
A2 Milk faces latest attack on ‘A2’ trade marks
Infant formula maker Care A2 Plus has launched an attack on A2 Milk, filing a lawsuit arguing the dairy giant's trade marks should be cancelled because they're too generic and are being used to sell products that don't exclusively contain the a2 protein.