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NT housing class action says split trial ruling based on ‘misunderstanding of fact’
A class action by public housing tenants in the Northern Territory claims a judge's decision to split the trial was based on a misunderstanding of fact and will lead to a "multiplicity of appeals".
MinterEllison readies for litigation wave with new partner appointments
MinterEllison has elevated seven lawyers to its partnership, including four disputes specialists, as the firm anticipates litigation over major projects and AI-related class actions.
Deloitte, Pitcher Partners face negligence case by ex-Ubertas owner
A former owner of the Ubertas property development group is suing Deloitte Private and Pitcher Partners, alleging they gave her negligent advice that led to an audit and a $12 million tax bill.
CBA says Cornwalls should pay price of pointing finger in negligence suit
The Commonwealth Bank wants Cornwalls to pay its costs in a negligence case by a former client, saying the law firm should foot the bill for claiming proportionate liability against the bank.
Law Council defends legal privilege ahead of KPMG hearing
The Law Council says asserting legal professional privilege is not "inherently scandalous", ahead of a parliamentary hearing on KPMG's sharing ofclient information, at which law firms Allens and Ashurst are expected to stay mum.
AMP’s $100M deal in BOLR class action no bar to advisor’s case: court
A former financial advisor and his company have won court approval to run a claim challenging AMP's buyer of last resort policy, despite the company being a group member in a related class action that settled for $100 million in 2023. 
KPMG referred to NACC over whistleblower claims
KPMG has been referred to the national corruption watchdog, with Greens Senator Barbara Pocock calling the federal government's three-month pause on new contracts with the auditor a “slap on the wrist with a stick of limp celery”.
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Pelligra Group unit validly terminated Melbourne CBD lease, court says
A court has found a Pelligra Group unit validly terminated leases for offices in a Melbourne CBD building rented by Birdies Mini Golf owner Stephanie Doyle after she failed to meet a deadline for agreement on floorplans.
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Whitehaven wins appeal of mine blast convictions
A Whitehaven Coal unit has succeeded in overturned four convictions for a 2020 blast at its Maules Creek mine that was found to breach environmental laws.
ACCC takes Grill’d to court for alleged greenwashing
The consumer watchdog has taken fast food burger chain Grill’d to court for allegedly misleading consumers by overstating how much money would go towards planting trees as part of its Tree Day Tuesday promotion.