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Qantas doesn’t need approval to hire Herbert Smith Freehills, FWC says
The Fair Work Commission has said Qantas doesn't need its approval to hire Herbert Smith Freehills to assist it in an appeal in an unfair dismissal proceeding. 
MinterEllison settles claims over solar company collapse
MinterEllison has resolved claims by two directors of failed Solar Shop Australia alleging the law firm, which was retained by the company to advise on a buyback scheme involving $15 million in shares owned by founder Adrian Ferraretto, breached its duty of care.
Judge slams confidentiality clause in settlement of S&P class actions
The judge weighing a record settlement in multiple class actions against S&P Global over toxic financial products said Tuesday there was "no way" he would sign off on the deal while it stipulated that all funds be returned to the ratings agency in the event the settlement amount is disclosed.
Phi Finney McDonald teams up with most feared US plaintiffs firm in BHP class action
The litigation funder underwriting a shareholder class action against BHP Billiton over the company's Brazilian mine disaster is a corporation created by two major US plaintiffs' firms with the sole purpose of backing the Australian case.
Luna Park Sydney loses challenge to ‘Flying Carousel’ permit denial
Sydney landmark Luna Park has lost a challenge to a ruling that rejected a construction permit for a new amusement park ride dubbed the Flying Carousel.
AMP says email exchanges with Clayton Utz exaggerated
AMP has hit back against claims in the first of multiple class actions it faces, saying its practice of charging fees for no service did not warrant disclosure to shareholders. And despite sacking its GC for the extent of his exchanges with Clayton Utz over a report into the practice, the company now says the number of interactions was exaggerated.
TransUrban pushes on with WestConnex bid despite ACCC delay
TransUrban on Monday submitted its bid for a 51 percent stake in the $16.8 billion WestConnex project being sold by the NSW Government, despite the ACCC's delay in signing off on the deal after expressing concerns it might hinder competition.
Sony, Universal, Warner Music join case against Copyright Tribunal
Entertainment industry titans Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music and Warner Music have joined an appeal to the Full Federal Court challenging a licence granted by the Copyright Tribunal of Australia to Foxtel for the rights to certain yet-to-be-broadcast content and streaming rights.
Former Healthe Care exec charged with insider trading
A former executive of hospital operator Healthe Care Pty has been charged with three counts of insider trading, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission said Monday.
Self-reflective ANZ financial advisor’s life-long ban set aside
A tribunal has set aside a life-long ban of a successful former ANZ financial advisor accused by ASIC of lying about his qualifications, saying the advisor's "insight into his own behavior" had changed.