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Qatar Airways passengers file High Court challenge over strip searches
Five passengers who were forced off a Qatar Airways flight and strip searched at Doha International Airport have taken their case to the High Court after a finding that Qatar's aviation authority was immune from the suit. 
Full Court revives strip search case by Qatar Airways passengers
Five passengers who were forced off a Qatar Airways flight and strip searched at Doha International Airport have successfully appealed the summary dismissal of their case against the airline, with the Full Court finding key issues were not suited for summary determination. 
Class action seeks to intervene in ASIC’s suit against RAMS
Former franchisees involved in a class action against RAMS are seeking to intervene in ASIC civil penalty proceedings against the defunct Westpac subsidiary.
Russian aluminium company can’t appeal win for Rio Tinto in High Court
Russian company UC Rusal has lost a High Court leave bid after an "extremely harsh" finding that Rio Tinto was entitled to refuse alumina deliveries because of export sanctions.
Russian aluminium giant appeals Rio Tinto war sanctions case to High Court
Russian company UC Rusal wants the High Court to hear its appeal of an "extremely harsh" finding that Rio Tinto was entitled to refuse alumina deliveries due to export sanctions.
RAMS franchisees call out ‘old school litigation’ in class action
RAMS franchisees have called out the Westpac unit for “old school litigation,” as they seek information about alleged anomalies in home loan applications that led to the nixing of their franchise agreements.
Rio Tinto defeats appeal by Russian aluminium producer over war sanctions
An appeals court has backed a decision by six Rio Tinto units to refuse delivery of alumina to Russia's largest aluminium producer because it would run afoul of sanctions imposed after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Westpac unit RAMS flags fraud claim in franchisee class action
Westpac's shuttered home loan unit RAMS may hit back at franchisees' class action claims by alleging they made misrepresentations and provided fraudulent documents.
Judge OKs $100M AMP class action settlement, denies ATE insurance deduction
A $100 million settlement by AMP in a class action by financial planners over the wealth manager's buyer of last resort policy has been given the OK, but the litigation funder won't be reimbursed for $2.6 million in insurance and administrative costs.
RAMS mulls cross-claim against franchisees in class action
Westpac subsidiary RAMS has flagged a cross-claim against disgruntled franchisees who say their agreements were terminated without proper cause, citing possible breaches of the National Credit Act.