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HWL Ebsworth can’t point finger at client to reduce liability for negligence
Business of Law 2023-08-04 11:21 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has ruled that HWL Ebsworth’s negligent advice over property in Paramatta’s ‘Auto Alley’ cost a client $2 million, rejecting the firm’s plea of […]

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Funder wins indemnity costs despite ‘tactical’ $2M settlement offer
Business of Law 2023-08-04 11:01 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A funder has won its bid for indemnity costs following a $2 million settlement offer, despite the offer being a ‘tactical’ move for costs protection […]

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Lead plaintiff in class action settles claim against General Motors
Class Actions 2023-08-02 10:04 pm By Sam Matthews

The lead plaintiff in a class action by dealers over a decision to retire the Holden brand has settled its claim with General Motors, but […]

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GM says supply of Holden’s best-selling cars would have dried up anyway
Class Actions 2023-08-01 11:33 pm By Christine Caulfield

Defending a class action by dealers over a decision to retire Holden, General Motors argues it would have been forced to close the unprofitable plant […]

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Class action would have been ‘infinitely better’ than COVID-19 insurance test cases, judge says
Class Actions 2023-07-26 11:24 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge overseeing four COVID-19 business interruption class actions has questioned a decision by insurers to use ten test cases to resolve the issue of […]

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Peter van Onselen hit with Ten’s costs after losing contract case
Employment 2023-07-24 11:50 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A judge has hit former Network Ten political editor Peter van Onselen with costs, after finding he breached a non-disparagement clause in an agreement with […]

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Saddled with resigning judge’s unfinished case, colleague spares no feelings
Courts 2023-07-21 11:28 pm By Christine Caulfield

A judge has resigned before delivering judgment in litigation that went to trial in 2020, and the colleague assigned the unenviable task of issuing a […]

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Administrator can’t claw back security for costs in case by failed company
Restructuring & Insolvency 2023-07-21 1:16 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has rejected a bid by the administrator of a collapsed company to claw back a payment of security for costs made in earlier […]

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NSW government on hook for damages in light rail class action
Class Actions 2023-07-19 1:52 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has found the state of NSW liable to compensate the lead plaintiffs in a class action brought on behalf of small businesses over […]

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Court’s OK to thumbs-up signature shows perils of toying with emojis
Contracts 2023-07-18 11:00 pm By Christine Caulfield

A judge’s decision that the thumbs-up emoji on a contract constitutes a valid signature is the latest court ruling to find that emojis can amount […]

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