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Keybridge shareholder can sue over $4.75M advance for Lake Como property
A judge has rejected a shareholder's bid to wind up investment firm Keybridge Capital, but allowed it to bring a derivative suit  over a $4.75 million advance used for a director to purchase a Lake Como property.
Real estate ‘mogul’ Sasha Hopkins slapped with $1.25M fine
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. 
MinterEllison hires regulatory lawyer from Herbert Smith Freehills
A former Herbert Smith Freehills financial services expert has made the jump to MinterEllison, the eighth lawyer to join in a single month. 
Google faces potential class action over AdTech dominance
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.
High Court cases could push Blue Sky class action trial to 2026
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. 
Burger ad beef between McDonald’s, Hungry Jack’s done
Fast food giant McDonald’s has resolved its dispute over misleading burger ads by Hungry Jack's, ending a heated four-year courtroom battle.
Class action probe accuses union of forcing staff to join Labor Party
The United Workers Union is facing a class action investigation for allegedly requiring staff to become Labor Party members and volunteer for ALP campaigns.
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.
Court won’t suppress name of barrister accused of sexual harassment
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.
Firm in push for solicitors’ CFO in Philips class action, despite uncertainty
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.