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Phoslock class action says FTI, KPMG reports not privileged
A shareholder class action against water treatment firm Phoslock wants the company to hand over reports by KPMG and FTI Consulting, arguing the material is not protected by legal professional privilege because it wasn't produced for the dominant purpose of providing legal advice.
In CBA class actions, High Court asked to adopt Worley approach
The lead shareholder in class actions against CBA has urged the High Court to take a "common sense" approach to loss causation in securities cases, as endorsed by the Full Federal Court in last month's ruling for Worley's investors.
High Court asked to revive NULIS class action over $165M in conflicted remuneration
A failed class action against former NAB super fund trustee NULIS Nominees over $165 million in conflicted remuneration has asked the High Court to revive the case and provide clarity on the fees for-profit trustees can charge for their compensation. 
Sportsbet must hand over ATO audit docs in betting class action
Sportsbet has been ordered to provide a class action with audit position papers from the tax office, as the applicants look to interrogate whether the ATO might exercise its discretion to refund Sportsbet's payments if the company loses the case. 
NT housing class action says split trial ruling based on ‘misunderstanding of fact’
A class action by public housing tenants in the Northern Territory claims a judge's decision to split the trial was based on a misunderstanding of fact and will lead to a "multiplicity of appeals".
MinterEllison readies for litigation wave with new partner appointments
MinterEllison has elevated seven lawyers to its partnership, including four disputes specialists, as the firm anticipates litigation over major projects and AI-related class actions.
AMP’s $100M deal in BOLR class action no bar to advisor’s case: court
A former financial advisor and his company have won court approval to run a claim challenging AMP's buyer of last resort policy, despite the company being a group member in a related class action that settled for $100 million in 2023. 
Cladding class action against 3A, Halifax appeals trial loss
A class action is challenging the Federal Court's post-trial ruling for Alucobond panel maker 3A Composites and supplier Halifax Vogel.
NSW Supreme Court judge says up-front CFOs in class actions a ‘no-brainer’
A NSW Supreme Court judge looking to bring class actions back to the state says legislation that would allow common fund orders at an early stage of proceedings was a "no-brainer".
Judges should consider AI in class action beauty parades, costs assessor says
A costs assessor that works in class actions said she'll be scrutising whether firms deploy AI to save costs and suggested judges should consider firms' uses of AI when deciding carriage fights.