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ANZ loses battle with insurers for class action costs
ANZ has failed in its fight over insurance coverage for two class actions for which it paid settlements totalling $117 million, with a judge finding the costs were not losses under the policies at issue.
Medibank class action trial may run before OAIC case, judge says
A judge overseeing the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner's case against Medibank alongside a class action against the health insurer is considering delaying a hearing in the regulator's case until after trial in the group proceeding.
Playtika wants stay of plaintiff’s claims in games class action
Mobile gaming company Playtika wants to stay the lead plaintiff’s claims in a novel class action alleging its online social casino games run afoul of interactive gambling laws, citing an arbitration clause in its terms and conditions. 
AFL may be pulled into footy card misuse of market power case
The AFL might be dragged into a competition case by trading card company Select Cards accusing memorabilia maker SEP of misuse of market power, a court has heard.
Meta reaches mid-trial settlement in competition case by start-up
Instagram owner Meta has settled a competition case brought by a marketing company that alleged the social media giant engaged in anti-competition conduct when it barred the start-up from accessing the platform in 2019.
Lawyers, funder to seek 75% of AMP’s $29M class action settlement
The lawyers and funder behind a settled class action against AMP will ask a court to OK fees and commission totalling almost $22 million, a bill that leaves just $7 million for group members but represents a $43 million loss on actual costs.
ACCC gives final nod to Google, Epic Games settlement
The competition regulator has given final approval to a settlement between Fortnite maker Epic Games and Google that resolves allegations the digital giant misused its market power.
Meta denies being ‘against’ app developers in start-up’s competition trial
Instagram owner Meta denies that it engaged in anti-competitive conduct when it barred a social media marketing start-up from accessing the platform in 2019, saying it had the right to terminate due to breaches of its terms of use. 
Group members to get just 23% in ‘likely to fail’ CommInsure class action 
A judge has approved a $22.5 million settlement in a class action against two former CBA wealth management units, under which group members will receive just $5.12 million and the lawyers and funder will receive the lion’s share.
Robodebt class action funder goes to appeals court over payout
Litigation funder Omni Bridgeway is challenging a decision that halved its $71 million commission in the Robodebt class action, which settled for $550 million.