Most Recent
Judge who acted in ‘hot contest’ shouldn’t hear Greensill case, court told
Greensill has a "clear case" for recusal of a judge poised to hear cases over its $1.7 billion collapse, who previously acted as senior counsel for insurer Marsh in a satellite dispute.
Greensill files disqualification bid against judge who acted for Marsh
Defunct Greensill Group has filed a bid to disqualify a recently appointed Federal Court judge from hearing a case over its $1.7 billion collapse.
Construction PRO
CIMIC to hand over quality control info in $70M suit over squeaky building facade
The owners of Perth high rise HBF House have won their bid for more documents from builder CIMIC, as they seek to prove claims that the building squeaks when the weather changes and leaks when it rains. 
Allergan hit with class action over breast implants linked to cancer
US drug company Allergan is facing a class action on behalf of women implanted with textured breast implants that were recalled after they were linked to a form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. 
Clyde & Co sued by insurers over indemnity advice
Clyde & Co has been hit with a lawsuit by insurers who say they were wrongly advised to indemnify a builder in a legal dispute. 
Class action over ‘cookie cutter’ legal advice says declassing application should wait
A class action alleging Knowmore Legal Service provided negligent “cookie cutter” legal advice to sexual abuse survivors has argued a hearing on declassing and strike-out applications should be put on hold.
Doctors can’t cut ACL claims from cosmetic surgery class action
A judge has signed off on the eighth version of a class action against Sydney doctor Daniel Lanzer and several of his associates over allegedly negligent cosmetic surgeries.
Class action over ‘cookie cutter’ legal advice faces declassing bid
The peak body for community legal centres has flagged a declassing application in a group proceeding alleging Knowmore Legal Service provided negligent, “cookie cutter” advice to survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. 
Insurers win another fight over COVID-19 business interruption claims
Several insurers have won a dispute with two Melbourne businesses about whether an industrial special risks policy can cover losses suffered during COVID-19 lockdowns, with a judge finding the policy did not respond just because there were recorded cases in Melbourne. 
Split High Court says proportionate liability claims apply in arbitration
The High Court has issued a ruling that significantly alters the playing field in domestic commercial arbitration, finding that proportionate liability defences can apply despite limitations on claimants joining third parties to disputes.