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Unfair to deprive Maurice Blackburn of higher fees in class action run with Slaters: judge
Class Actions 2025-06-24 11:44 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has OK’d a settlement in a class action against Treasury Wine Estates, along with $27 million in fees charged by Maurice Blackburn and Slater & Gordon, after initially questioning the difference between the firms’ rates.

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Keystone’s $150M case against developers to continue despite possible charges
Restructuring & Insolvency 2025-06-24 11:42 pm By Andy Sidler

A judge has rejected bids by former Keystone director Paul Chiodo and developer Robert Filippini to stay a $150 million suit, citing investors’ interests as a “powerful” factor weighing against the stay.

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Sand importer seeking $300M says it was ‘strung along’ by NSW Port Authority
Construction 2025-06-25 3:29 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A defunct sand importer has told a court that it was “strung along” by the Port of Authority of NSW over an agreement to build a multi-user facility in Glebe Island, alleging the government-owned corporation is liable for $300 million in damages for unconscionable conduct. 

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Queensland childcare centre loses challenge to payment ruling under $11M contract
Construction 2025-06-25 10:54 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Childcare centre Bright Days is on the hook for a $1 million payment to builder ATG under an $11 million construction contract, after a judge rejected its argument that an adjudicator’s decision not to determine a payment application due to a perceived conflict of interest was a determination of the application.

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Damages issue sent back to referee in ‘mega-litigation’ over Ichthys LNG coating
Construction 2025-06-25 11:50 pm By Sam Matthews

In “mega-litigation” over allegedly defective anti-corrosive coating used on the $45 billion Ichthys natural gas project, a judge has handballed an issue raised by Japanese oil company Inpex about damages calculations back to a referee.

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Rex administrators win more time to negotiate airline’s sale
Restructuring & Insolvency 2025-06-24 11:18 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has approved a bid by administrators of Rex to delay the next creditors’ meeting to continue talks with several potential buyers of the regional airline.

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Judge from Maurice Blackburn puts self-imposed ban on firm’s cases
Class Actions 2025-06-23 11:26 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has recused himself from hearing a class action against Fletcher Building, and has imposed a ban on presiding over any cases involving Maurice Blackburn for a period of time.

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No change to Ford class action damages after High Court win
Competition & Consumer Protection 2025-06-23 11:54 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has kept intact a lead applicant’s award of damages in a class action over alleged defective Ford vehicles, following a High Court decision, siding with neither party on what the figure should be.

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Developers want $150M case shut down amid ‘likely’ criminal charges
Restructuring & Insolvency 2025-06-23 11:50 pm By Andy Sidler

Property developers Paul Chiodo and Robert Filippini want to stay proceedings by Keystone’s receivers over $150 million allegedly laundered through City Built’s construction projects, citing “quite likely” criminal charges. 

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Dexus agrees to absorb shareholders’ costs of legal tussle with APAC
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-06-24 11:53 pm By Christine Caulfield

Real estate asset manager Dexus will cover the legal costs of shareholders whose stake in Australia Pacific Airports Corporation hangs in the balance, as it reveals a $55 million book value increase.

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