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The NSW government has introduced legislation to crack down on 'claim farming' for personal injury claims and international torts, despite concerns from the Law Society and the Bar the bill may prevent lawful referral practices.

The liquidators of collapsed fund manager iProsperity have filed court proceedings against the developer of an apartment project in Ryde.

A judge has found the liquidators for collapsed developer Crown Group would be justified in making $500,000 in payments to related companies Quay Group and Westport, over objections from a director that he was not consulted on a solicitor's retainer.

A judge has accepted Mitsubishi’s argument that an investigation into the fuel consumption of its Triton cars is protected by litigation privilege and should not be handed over to a class action.

Counsel who appeared for barrister Gina Edwards during her successful defamation trial against Nine will be paid over $668,000 amid a fight with her solicitors over fees.

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has told a court that Jayson Gillham's suit over a recital that was scuppered over critical Gaza comments should be tossed because the pianist was not an employee.

A judge has rejected claims from the defendants in a sinking homes class action by Sydney homeowners that determining common question is not a 'material change' that would warrant additional discovery, but still declined to order discovery.

A judge has thrown out a defamation case lodged by former Sydney Flames head coach Shane Heal, who claimed the club published defamatory public statements over allegations he bullied members.

Westpac has agreed to fork over $130 million to settle a class action over payment of flexible commissions to car dealers, a practice that was banned by the corporate regulator seven years ago.