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Brexit, COVID-19 no reason to alter security terms in Gladstone Ports class action, judge says
COVID-19 2020-06-29 5:56 pm By Miklos Bolza

A judge has rejected claims by Gladstone Ports Corporation that security for costs in a $100 million class action by commercial fishing operators should not be paid through a London-based insurer because of the impact of Brexit and COVID-19.

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Litigation funding agreements legal in Queensland class actions, court says
Class Actions 2019-09-13 7:27 pm By Miklos Bolza

The Queensland Supreme Court has upheld the legality of litigation funding agreements in a landmark class action judgment that could have a ripple effect across other states in Australia.

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Draft expert reports fair game in $100M Gladstone Ports class action
Class Actions 2019-02-19 8:31 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Gladstone Ports has won access to draft expert reports prepared by Clyde & Co in its $100 million class action against the Queensland government owned organisation, with a judge ruling the documents were not privileged despite their not being used in the case.

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