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Funder in class action against RMBL wants 30% commission if case drags on past August
The litigation funder backing a consumer protection class action against mortgage lending and investment firm RMBL Investments will earn a step-up commission of 30% if the case continues into September, according to a proposed common fund order.
Mills Oakley’s fee fight with ex-client back on after court sets aside judgment for law firm
A battle over unpaid fees by a former Mills Oakley client is not over after a judge found the law firm notifed the company of default judgment against it almost a month before winning the judgment.
ASIC wins case to wind up landbanking scheme Aviation 3030
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has won its bid to appoint liquidators to solvent landbanking company Aviation 3030, with a judge saying ASIC's public-interest case for the scheme's winding up was "overwhelming".
Harry Triguboff’s Meriton sues NSW premier over Macquarie Park tower
Billionaire property developer Harry Triguboff is taking NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian to court in his fight for approval of a controversial tower in Macquarie Park, Sydney.
Piper Alderman, senior female partner fail to resolve sex discrimination suit
Piper Alderman and a senior female partner who has accused the law firm's leaders of sex discrimination have been unable to settle their dispute out of the glare of the courtroom.
Apartment provider drops case against Hilton over ‘Waldorf’ trade mark
A serviced apartments provider has discontinued its appeal of a ruling that blocked it from trade marking the phrase "Waldorf Apartment", after Hilton Worldwide — which owns New York’s iconic Waldorf Astoria hotel - opposed the move.
Piper Alderman accused of ‘skulduggery’ in push to oust female partner
A leading female partner at Piper Alderman, who is suing the firm's other partners for sex discrimination, has told a court their attempt to oust her from the partnership was based on groundless claims of bullying and was a case of "skulduggery".
Piper Alderman to defend sex discrimination case by senior female partner
Law firm Piper Alderman said Friday it would defend a sex discrimination case brought by a leading female partner against the firm's partnership, saying it did "not tolerate inappropriate workplace behaviour of any kind".
REA, Domain settle trade mark lawsuit over realestate.com redirect
Property listing rivals REA Group and Domain have settled a trade mark lawsuit over an agreement between Domain and the owner of US website realestate.com to redirect Australian traffic to Domain's website.
Leading female lawyer at Piper Alderman sues partnership for sex discrimination
A female Piper Alderman partner has filed a sex discrimination lawsuit against the firm's other partners and has won a temporary injunction blocking the partnership from ousting her.