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Judge complains of ‘spiralling costs’ of expert evidence in class actions
In deciding an evidentiary dispute in a shareholder class action against building materials giant Boral, a judge has sounded off over the increasing costs of expert evidence produced in group proceedings.
ACT government can’t get quick win in social housing class action
The ACT government has lost its bid for the dismissal of a class action lodged by social housing residents who allege they were unlawfully forced to relocate.
Homes Victoria docs shielded from public housing class action, court rules
Citing public interest immunity, Homes Victoria has won a bid for Cabinet documents to be kept confidential in a class action levelled by public housing tenants.
Enviro group takes Tamboran to court over Beetaloo Basin fracking
Environmental activists claim fracking by natural gas company Tamboran in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin risks contaminating groundwater. 
Mark Latham appeals $140,000 judgment for homophobic tweet
Former NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham has appealed a defamation judgment for independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwich, arguing a homophobic tweet was not likely to cause serious harm to Greenwich’s reputation.
Former Star execs ignored ‘brazen’ money laundering risks, court told
On day one of trial in ASIC's case accusing ten Star executives of turning a blind eye to money laundering, the court heard about a blue esky bag full of cash and people hiding under blankets to avoid CCTV.
Greensill files disqualification bid against judge who acted for Marsh
Defunct Greensill Group has filed a bid to disqualify a recently appointed Federal Court judge from hearing a case over its $1.7 billion collapse.
High Court declines Opal Tower insurers special leave bid
The High Court has declined to hear an appeal by insurers over coverage for the class action defence costs of Opal Tower's consultant engineer.
High Court won’t hear contempt appeal by Clive Palmer’s nephew
The High Court has rejected Clive Palmer's nephew bid for review of a decision that rejected his bid to dodge contempt proceedings.