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Witness who won’t undergo quarantine can testify by video link in ex-Quintis boss’ trial
A judge has allowed a key US-based witness in ASIC's case against former Quintis director Frank Wilson who will not submit to 14 days in hotel quarantine to give evidence by video link.
General Motors wants to declass Holden franchisee class action
Car giant General Motors, which faces a class action by former Holden franchisees, wants to strip the case of class status, arguing that "idiosyncrasies" in group member claims could result in further lawsuits even after a judgment in the case.
HWL Ebsworth avoids hit from $263M Forum Finance scandal
Law firm HWL Ebsworth says it has avoided any negative financial impact from its connection with Sydney financial firm Forum Finance, which has been accused by Westpac of a $263 million fraud.
Quintis class actions reload as insurance brawl delays settlement approval
Two shareholder class actions against sandalwood producer Quintis that reached an in principle settlement over a year ago are moving forward following a protracted dispute over insurance, with the lead applicants getting approval to file proposed amended pleadings.
‘Trouble and harassment’: Appeals court won’t revive Palmer’s $263M suit against CITIC
Clive Palmer and his company Mineralogy have lost a challenge to a Western Australia Supreme Court decision staying a $263 million lawsuit against Hong Kong-based CITIC, with an appeals court finding the mining giant's decision to abandon and relitigate matters amounted to "unjustified trouble and harassment".
Judge slams ABC for ‘inadvisible’ redactions in court battle over The Checkout
A judge has criticised the Australian Broadcasting Corporation for “ill advised” redactions in documents produced in a dispute between the producers of the consumer affairs television series The Checkout.
Icon, structural engineer WSP added as defendants in Opal Tower class action
Opal Tower builder Icon and structural engineer WSP Structures have been joined as defendants in a class action brought by property owners, who have also added a slew of consumer law claims to the complex proceedings.
Full Court warned sending Epic Games lawsuit against Apple to California would have ‘chilling effect’
Video game developer Epic Games has asked the Full Federal Court to overturn an "illogical" decision sending its competition lawsuit against Apple to California, saying the move would have a "chilling effect" on the enforcement of Australia's competition laws.
Liquidators of S&P class action plaintiff win strikeout bid in spat over funder’s agreements
A judge has gutted a defence and counterclaim filed by the biggest unitholder in investment fund Vale in a battle with a litigation funder and liquidators over agreements to join two class actions against S&P Capital, a fight that threatened to hold up one of the class actions.
ClubsNSW can use docs in money laundering whistleblower’s lawsuits
The association behind over 1,300 clubs in NSW has won court permission to use documents produced in its breach of confidentiality lawsuit against whistleblower Troy Stolz in two other proceedings brought by the former compliance auditor for Fair Work contraventions, defamation and workers compensation.