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Allianz to see law firms’ ATE policy in class action over ‘junk’ car insurance
The applicants in a consumer class action against Allianz have been ordered to produce an insurance policy that covers them for the risk of losing the case, which the insurer says will inform its bid for security for costs.
GetSwift class action applicant must ‘bite the bullet’, judge says
A judge overseeing a shareholder class action against the now failed GetSwift has urged the applicant to decide soon if he will forge ahead with a problematic settlement, seek summary judgment or wait to see what comes of the parent company's bankruptcy case.
Wife of billionaire developer can’t suppress affidavits in $272M ATO case
The wife of a billionaire developer targeted in a $272 million proceeding by the Australian Taxation Office has lost a bid for suppression orders over the affidavits of a tax official she said would cause the couple to suffer reputational and commercial harm.
Dell misled online customers about inflated discounts during COVID lockdowns, ACCC says in new case
The consumer regulator has taken Dell Australia to court for allegedly making misleading statements about the price of add-on monitors that could be purchased with Dell computers during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
White & Case nabs competition partner
White shoe firm White & Case has lured a partner from Norton Rose Fulbright to beef up its competition capabilities in Australia.
Class action trial looms for CBA over money laundering disclosures
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia faces trial Monday in one of several class actions filed against a major Australian company in recent years over allegedly lax money laundering practices and disclosures.
‘Flagrant abuse’: Lawyer hit with costs for disclosing settlement talks
A lawyer has been hit with a personal costs order after filing "plainly prejudicial" documents with the court that caused the adjournment and re-listing of a five-day trial.
iSignthis drops $464M lawsuit against ASX
Fintech iSignthis has dropped a $464 million lawsuit brought against the Australian Stock Exchange three years ago over allegedly misleading conduct in relation to the suspension of the company's shares.
Judge warns Domino’s about ‘trial by ambush’ as underpayments class action hearing kicks off
A judge has slammed Domino’s for its “entirely unsatisfactory” opening submissions in an underpayments class action, warning the pizza giant not to hide arguments and evidence up its sleeve.
‘Not a suburban golf club’: Judge slams delays in Blue Sky class action
A judge has criticised the applicant in a class action against failed asset manager Blue Sky Alternative Investments for filing court documents late, as he prepares to grapple with an imminent competing class action.