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Western Sydney University has agreed to pay $8.35 million to settle a class action alleging it misled students into studying a health engineering degree that was unaccredited.
Cruise ship operator Carnival is fighting a lead applicant’s bid for $8 million in costs in a class action over a COVID-19 outbreak aboard the Ruby Princess, saying the counsel fees are too high.
Perth accounting firm NKH has defeated a claim brought by the granddaughter of Snap Printing founder Stan Watt, who alleged the firm failed to manage a conflict of interest while acting for her and her siblings during a family dispute.
Clyde & Co has brought on an insurance partner from Carter Newell, along with her team, marking the sixth partner the firm has added in the past year.
A judge overseeing the Hunter Valley bus crash class action has questioned why “reputable law firms” have failed to comply with discovery orders, and warned he might pull a Hammerschlag and give the applicants everything.
Allianz is challenging the dismissal of its case seeking contribution from AIG toward coverage for a $1.65 million worker's compensation claim against Icon subcontractor Built Tech Hoardings.
A funder has lost a fight over costs agreements with a law firm that launched a class action against Gladstone Port's operator, despite a judge acknowledging the firm should have disclosed when its fees more than doubled.
Insurance Australia Group has reportedly settled a multibillion dollar case by Credit Suisse over the collapse of supply chain financier Greensill Capital on the eve of a five-month trial.
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The co-owner of Pacific Werribee shopping centre's has defended an engineering expert's decision to stray from an agreed model in drafting a report for trial in a $356 million defects case, even as the court warns it may not get a "second bite of the cherry".
Allianz has lost its bid to recover a contribution from AIG over a $1.65 million worker's compensation claim against Icon subcontractor Built Tech Hoardings.