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Class action probe targets Uber over driver misconduct claims
Uber is facing a class action investigation on behalf of women riders who have been subjected to assault, harassment or other misconduct by drivers.
Law firm probes shareholder class action against NextDC
NextDC is facing a class action investigation following last Wednesday's $140 million revenue forecast downgrade that sent the AI data centre operator's share price plummeting.
‘Unseemly’ fight breaks out as firm seeks bigger cut of $29M AMP settlement
Law firm Piper Alderman is seeking a larger cut of a $29 million settlement in a class action it ran against AMP alongside Shine Lawyers, arguing its current payout punished it for "relative efficiency".
Judge slams disclosure failure over sibling funding deal in CuDeco case
A judge has blasted the lack of disclosure about a sibling relationship between the litigation funder and solicitor for a class action against directors of collapsed mining company CuDeco, and has ordered the parties to explain themselves.
Silk remembered as ‘clear-eyed’ litigator, class action innovator
Senior member of the Victorian Bar Dr Kristine Hanscombe SC has died at the age of 76, leaving a lasting mark on the class action regime in Australia. 
BHP, Rio Tinto lose bid to strike out discrimination class actions
Mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto have failed to declass group proceedings over alleged failures to protect female employees from discrimination, but a judge struck out victimisation and sexual assault claims. 
Apple to seek fast-track appeal in Epic Games case
Apple will seek an expedited appeal of a finding that it engaged in anti-competitive conduct in relation to its App Store and orders forcing it to allow third-party app marketplaces and in-app payment solutions for Australian users.
$55M Aldi class action settlement avoids ‘mathematically tedious’ trial: judge
A judge has approved a $55 million settlement in an underpayments class action against budget grocery chain Aldi on behalf of workers who were allegedly denied pay for work done before and after shifts.
How to avoid experts ‘rolling on you’ and other expert evidence tips
Keeping experts in the loop and testing their evidence early is critical to avoiding common pitfalls with their evidence, according to solicitors.
Apple can’t block developers’ in-app payment methods, judge rules
Apple has been ordered to reinstate Epic Games' Fortnite game to its App Store in Australia and allow developers to offer in-app payment methods to Australians, after it was found to have breached competition laws.