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Class action firm breaches costs disclosure rules again, fights penalty
The law firm running a class action against hospitality giant Merivale wants a court to waive a penalty for its failure -- once again -- to properly disclose its fees.
Seven settles lawsuit by ex-Spotlight reporter
Seven Network has resolved a workplace lawsuit by former Spotlight reporter Amelia Saw, but the details of the settlement, like the case itself, are under wraps.
Dixon Advisory director reasonably relied on Minters advice, court finds
A judge has dismissed the corporate regulator’s case alleging former Dixon Advisory director Paul Ryan breached his director’s duties.
Rugby Australia mulls cross-claim against Melbourne Rebels directors
Rugby Australia is considering an insolvent trading cross-claim against the directors of the Melbourne Rebels, in a suit by the failed team which was cut from next year’s Super Rugby Pacific competition.
JWS nabs Corrs Chambers pair for industrial relations team
Johnson Winter Slattery has bolstered the ranks of its industrial relations and employment team, luring a new partner and special counsel away from Corrs Chambers Westgarth. 
Herbert Smith Freehills adds partners to strengthen energy team
Herbert Smith Freehills has lured two lateral partners to bolster its projects, energy and infrastructure practice in Australia.
Coles, Woolworths say ACCC’s dodgy discounts case ‘just misconceived’
Coles and Woolworths have hit back at the ACCC's claims they advertised “illusory” discounts, pointing the finger at inflation and higher supply costs.
Suppression of Seven reporter’s case a valuable ‘bargaining chip’: judge
Seven has won a suppression order over an ex-Spotlight reporter's claim, with a judge finding that public access to the "colourful and embarrassing" claim could adversely affect mediation.
Mastercard can’t appeal ACCC’s ‘novel’ use of judicial notice rule
The court has rejected Mastercard's bid to appeal an evidentiary win for the ACCC in the regulator's misuse of market power case against the payments giant.
High Court shoots down SkyCity Adelaide’s tax appeal
In a loss for Sky City Adelaide, the High Court has affirmed that electronic gaming credits should be taxed as revenue. putting it on the hook for an additional casino duty of $13.1 million.