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Government won’t challenge loss in live export class action
The Federal Government will not challenge a ruling in a class action brought on behalf of live exporters which found a total ban on live cattle exports to Indonesia in 2011 was "capricious and unreasonable".
Uber fails in second bid to put brakes on taxi driver class action
Uber has lost its latest challenge to a landmark class action that alleges the ride-sharing giant engaged in a conspiracy to steal business from taxi and limousine drivers across four states, with an appeals court dismissing arguments the case failed to properly allege an intent to harm.
ASIC won’t appeal Westpac responsible lending case to High Court
ASIC has dropped its fight with Westpac over the bank's financial assessment of home loan borrowers following political pressure, citing the "challenging economic circumstances".
Ashurst partner hit with indemnity costs in Point Piper property feud
An Ashurst partner in a long-running stoush with his former Family Court judge neighbour over a property in the harbourfront Sydney suburb of Point Piper has been hit with indemnity costs for "unreasonably" pushing his case.
Judge slams opt out notice, ‘disturbing’ funder letter in Suncorp class action
A judge overseeing a class action against Suncorp over alleged conflicted remuneration has questioned a proposed opt out notice telling group members they should sign up with the funder backing the case or it might not proceed.
IP Australia appeals loss in Aristocrat gaming methods patent case
IP Australia has appealed a judge's decision to allow four Aristocrat gaming patents to proceed to grant, hoping for another victory after winning two high stakes challenges to software patents before the Full Federal Court.
ASIC pushes for $15M fine in NAB ‘Introducer’ case, but judge questions scope of investigation
ASIC has called for a $15 million penalty against National Australia Bank over its scandal-ridden 'Introducer' loan referral program, but a judge has questioned the “superficial” investigations in the case and remarked on the corporate regulator's "pattern" of bringing enforcement action after remediation programs were well underway.
Sham contracting class action against Appco close to settling, court told
A 'sham contracting' class action against fundraiser Appco, said to be worth $90 million, could be settled in two weeks, the lawyer for the lead applicant told a judge on Monday.
Coffee capsule maker Caffitaly appeals ruling invalidating three patents
Coffee capsule maker Caffitaly is challenging a ruling that revoked three patents at the centre of an intellectual property war with rival One Collective.
ASIC takes Forex CT to court over ‘unconscionable’ sales tactics
ASIC has launched court proceedings against Melbourne-based foreign exchange and derivative trader Forex CT alleging it engaged in unconscionable sales tactics that led to hundreds of thousands of dollars in investor losses.