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GrainCorp resolves bid for personal costs against class action solicitor
Agricultural giant Graincorp has resolved an application for personal costs against a solicitor, which it sought after trial in a class action over alleged noise and odour pollution from a Victorian factory was vacated and an in-principle settlement did not proceed. 
Legal community condemns Bondi terrorist attack, extends support
The Australian legal community has condemned a terror attack at a Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration on Sunday, where 16 people were killed, and extended counseling services to its members. 
OAIC won’t probe class action-style complaint over Optus data breach
The privacy watchdog has given a preliminary view that it won't investigate a class action-style complaint brought by Maurice Blackburn over a 2022 Optus data breach, citing its own proceedings, a court has heard.
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Ashurst advises lenders on Potentia Energy’s $830M refinancing
Ashurst has advised a syndicate of lenders on the $830 refinancing of Potentia Energy's national portfolio of renewables assets.
Bupa must pay $35M in unconscionable conduct case
A court has slapped private health insurer Bupa with a $35 million penalty after it admitted to misleading thousands of customers about their benefits for over five years.
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Ashurst reps Newcastle Airport on landmark Defence missile factory
Law firm Ashurst has advised Newcastle Airport on arrangements for Australia's first guided weapons manufacturing and maintenance facility, to be based at its Astra Aerolab precinct.
Janssen wins injunction against Juno in patent fight over generic Invega
Johnson & Johnson-owned Janssen has secured an injunction against drug maker Juno Pharmaceuticals, halting the release of Juno's generic version of schizophrenia drug Invega Sustenna.
Uber’s $81M payroll tax dispute to get High Court hearing
The High Court will hear Uber's $81 million fight with the NSW State Revenue Office, in a case that could clarify whether digital platform operators are on the hook for payroll tax.
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High Court to weigh in on Mount Pleasant coal mine extension
The High Court is set to weigh in on whether climate impacts were a mandatory consideration in a decision to allow the expansion of Mach Energy's Mount Pleasant coal mine.
Woolworths hit with class action over underpayments disclosures
Woolworths has been hit with a shareholder class action for underpaying workers hundred of millions of dollars, with investors alleging the supermarket giant issued inflated financial statements by failing to account for proper staff remuneration.