A judge has ordered self-styled real estate mogul Sasha Hopkins to pay a $1.25 million penalty for luring investors to put their life savings into risky property developments.
A former Herbert Smith Freehills financial services expert has made the jump to MinterEllison, the eighth lawyer to join in a single month.
Google is facing a class action investigation into whether its allegedly anti-competitive conduct in the advertising technology market caused publishers to receive less revenue than the otherwise would have.
Two High Court cases weighing key issues for class action practitioners will likely push the trial in a shareholder proceeding against the collapsed Blue Sky Alternative Investments and auditor EY to early 2026.
Fast food giant McDonald’s has resolved its dispute over misleading burger ads by Hungry Jack’s, ending a heated four-year courtroom battle.
The United Workers Union is facing a class action investigation for allegedly requiring staff to become Labor Party members and volunteer for ALP campaigns.
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.
An Adelaide barrister has lost his bid for suppression and anonymity orders in proceedings arising from a sexual harassment complaint made against him by a junior solicitor.
Law firm Gerard Malouf & Partners will move for a solicitors’ common fund order in a class action against Philips Electronics, which will give it an effective contingency fee in the event of a win or settlement.
A class action against water treatment company Phoslock and auditor KPMG should not be held up until a shareholder that’s stuck in preliminary discovery proceedings files a competing case, a court has heard.