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BHP class action can expand group definition, but not retroactively
A class action against BHP can include in the group member definition investors who bought shares on secondary platforms, but the change can't apply retroactively.
Judge complains of ‘spiralling costs’ of expert evidence in class actions
In deciding an evidentiary dispute in a shareholder class action against building materials giant Boral, a judge has sounded off over the increasing costs of expert evidence produced in group proceedings.
Contest between rival Google ad tech class actions on the cards
A court has foreshadowed a fight between two competing class actions against Google over alleged abuse of market dominance in digital advertising.
Lendlease class action scolded by court for ‘consistent disregard’ for deadlines
The plaintiffs in a shareholder class action against Lendlease have lost their bid for further discovery from the builder, with a judge taking a swipe for their “flagrant" failure to meet deadlines.
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Sydney Water accused of misleading conduct in $347M compulsory land acquisition
The former owner of 28 hectares of land in Western Sydney has sued Sydney Water, alleging it deliberately sought to prevent the sale of the property on the open market and disputing a $347 million valuation. 
Macquarie says it could rely on Nuix’s ‘promises’ about $1.8B IPO prospectus
Macquarie Capital has hit back at a class action over an alleged misleading prospectus for Nuix’s $1.8 billion IPO, saying it was entitled as underwriter to rely on the software company's promises.
Mineralogy can’t get more discovery from CITIC in $12B Pilbara mine feud
Mineralogy has lost its bid for expanded discovery from CITIC in a case seeking to compel the Clive Palmer-owned tenement owner to file expansion proposals allegedly needed to maintain production at a Pilbara iron mine.
Herbert Smith Freehills commodities partner joins HFW
Law firm HFW has welcomed former Herbert Smith Freehills energy M&A partner Graeme Gamble to its Perth office.
Linktree hit with pregnancy discrimination lawsuit
Social media ‘link in bio’ company Linktree has been sued by a former executive who says she was discriminated against because of her pregnancies.
Monsanto’s condition on Roundup class action discontinuance unfair, judge says
A judge has discontinued a second class action against Monsanto over its Roundup weed killer, but rejected the company's bid for an order that group members be barred from bringing similar claims.