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Law firm investigates Meta class action after US settlement
Meta is facing a class action investigation after reaching a multibillion-dollar settlement in cases by US authorities alleging the company designed its social media platforms to increase the risk of addiction.
Virgin class action trial good candidate for ‘imaginative’ use of AI: judge
A judge has ordered the parties in an investor class action against Virgin to consult with experts on how to use AI in an upcoming seven-week trial, one day after the judge made similar orders in a class action against Blue Sky.
Robodebt class action funder goes to appeals court over payout
Litigation funder Omni Bridgeway is challenging a decision that halved its $71 million commission in the Robodebt class action, which settled for $550 million.
Blue Sky class action judge mulls AI fix after costs reach $20M
A judge overseeing a shareholder class action over the collapse of fund manager Blue Sky will explore how artificial intelligence can be used to reduce costs in the case, which have already reached $20 million.
Class action against ASIC over housing scheme discontinued
A class action filed against the corporate cop over alleged inaction against a failed housing scheme targeting the elderly has been discontinued after the lead plaintiff was unable to secure litigation funding. 
NT housing class action judge adds restitution case to initial trial
A class action against the Northern Territory's public housing authority has persuaded a judge to include questions relating to restitution in an initial trial.
CBA settles class action for $249M, novel case theory waits another day
Commonwealth Bank and its former wealth management arm Colonial First State have agreed to pay $249 million to settle a class action worth $900 million that would have tested a novel theory of corporate responsibility with implications for companies’ use of AI.
Judge suggests hearing GCO bid in J&J class action after defence
A judge has suggested there may be merit in waiting for Johnson & Johnson to file a defence before deciding an application for a group costs order in a class action accusing the company of selling defective, carcinogenic talcum powder.
Law firm didn’t do enough to find Merivale class action members: judge
A judge has criticised the principal of boutique firm Adero Law for not doing enough to contact group members to share in a $19.25 million settlement in an underpayments class action against hospitality giant Merivale, including conducting a Google search.
KPMG partner defends Arrium audits ahead of $4B collapse
A KPMG partner who resigned in the wake of the firm's leaks scandal in May has defended his auditing of now defunct steelmaker Arrium, telling a court that inconsistencies were resolved through talks with management.