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GetSwift slammed for ‘unfair attack’ on judge hearing class action, ASIC case
GetSwift has been criticised for its "quite unfair attack" on a Federal Court judge who refused to disqualify himself from hearing a shareholder class action against the logistics software company after presiding over ASIC's civil penalty proceeding against the company.
Facebook still California dreaming in legal battle with startup
Facebook and its subsidiary Instagram are pushing for a competition dispute brought by an Australian social media startup to be heard on their home turf in the state of California.
GetSwift’s move to Canada wins court, FIRB approval after fierce opposition by ASIC
Last-mile logistics software company GetSwift has ceased trading on the ASX after its relocation to Canada got the greenlight by the Federal Court and FIRB despite the company facing ongoing litigation in Australia.
Facebook, Instagram waived right to arbitrate startup’s competition case
Facebook and its subsidiary Instagram have lost a bid to shut down a lawsuit brought by an Australian social media startup, with a judge finding the digital giants relinquished their right to move the dispute to California.
Retail Food Group acted unconscionably in dealings with franchisees, ACCC claims
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has taken franchise giant Retail Food Group to court for allegedly misleading purchasers of loss-making franchises about the profitability or viability of its stores.
BHP appeals ruling allowing foreign group members in shareholder class action
BHP Group Ltd has appealed a ruling allowing foreign group members to be part of a shareholder class action against the mining giant over the Fundao dam failure in Brazil five years ago.
Djab Wurrung ‘directions’ trees at Victorian highway upgrade site win temporary protection
A judge has issued a temporary injunction stopping roadworks along the Buangor and Ararat stretch of the Western Highway improvement project in Victoria ahead of a trial over the cultural significance of the area for its traditional owners.
ASIC not ‘disproportionately prejudiced’ by GetSwift’s move to Canada, judge says
A judge has found that a plan by last mile logistics software company GetSwift to relocate to Canada in the midst of ongoing civil litigation would not "disproportionately prejudice" ASIC, which is seeking penalties against the company.
BHP can’t shut out foreign group members from class action
Mining giant BHP has lost a fight to keep foreign group members out of a shareholder class action over the Fundao dam failure in Brazil five years ago.
Judge postpones signing off on GetSwift move to Canada until FIRB approval
A judge has indicated she will approve GetSwift's plans to relocate to Canada, despite concerns raised by ASIC, but will wait until the company has received approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board.