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Sydney sinking homes class action settles for $18M
A class action on behalf of Sydney homeowners who allege their homes are sinking into the ground has settled for $18 million, with a judge hearing numerous group members will not receive a payout.
Singer Guy Sebastian settles protracted dispute with manager
Months after a judge urged the parties to "move on in life", singer Guy Sebastian has reached a settlement in a drawn-out case against former manager Titus Day, who apologised for his "regrettable decisions".
ACCC approves Black Rhino acquisition of Speedy Cocktails hotel
The competition watchdog has allowed Black Rhino Group's acquisition of Club Hotel Motel Roma and multiple bottle shops from Speedy Cocktails on the condition that it sells at least one of its bottle shops in Roma, Queensland to an ACCC-approved purchaser.
Domino’s to appeal loss in underpayments class action
Pizza chain Domino's has confirmed that it will appeal a judge's finding that it misled franchisees on the pay its workers were entitled to, leaving them shortchanged.
Court orders soft class closure in J&J cold medicine class action
A judge has granted Johnson & Johnson's bid for soft class closure in a class action over alleged ineffective cold medications, saying it would aid in settlement negotiations. 
ACCC blocks Kegstar acquisition of Konvoy assets
The ACCC has opposed US-based keg pooling company Kegstar's proposed acquisition of the assets of rival Konvoy, the latest acquisition blocked since the new mandatory merger review came into effect.
Sportsbet software engineer grilled at trial over phone operators’ role
A software engineer for Sportsbet has faced cross-examination over the role of phone operators in placing bets for users of its Fast Code betting, in a class action trial that alleges the system was not a true telephone betting service.
ACCC considers regulating wholesale mobile services
The ACCC will examine regional mobile coverage across Australia and whether regulating wholesale access to some mobile services would improve customer outcomes, as part of a new inquiry.
IAG provides undertaking in ACCC review of $1.3B takeover of RACW
Insurer IAG has provided a draft undertaking in the hopes of alleviating the ACCC's concerns that its $1.35 billion takeover of the RAC WA’s insurance operations would substantially lessen competition for certain insurance products in the state.
Sportsbet says class action’s gross loss claim fails pub test, court told
Hitting back at a class action's claims that it breached gambling laws with its 'fast code' betting, Sportsbet told a trial judge on Tuesday its representatons about the service were true, and that in any case punters weren't entitled to damages that didn't account for winnings.