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‘Out of licence and out of control’: Maxim seeks injunction against licensee
US men’s magazine Maxim is seeking an injunction against its "out of control" Australian licensee, which it accuses of running modelling tours for an offshoot brand that are below its standards.
Seven settles lawsuit by ex-Spotlight reporter
Seven Network has resolved a workplace lawsuit by former Spotlight reporter Amelia Saw, but the details of the settlement, like the case itself, are under wraps.
Class action over ‘cookie cutter’ legal advice says declassing application should wait
A class action alleging Knowmore Legal Service provided negligent “cookie cutter” legal advice to sexual abuse survivors has argued a hearing on declassing and strike-out applications should be put on hold.
Settlement reached with ‘highly unethical’ mastermind of Banksia class action
Entities linked to late solicitor Mark Elliott have offered a settlement to end the pursuit of damages for Banksia class action members, but the deal would leave a significant sum held on trust by the Elliott parties out of reach.
Full Court cites ‘wider relevance’ of copy and paste judgment
The Full Court has granted a bid for a costs certificate by a former Atanaskovic Hartnell general manager whose win in an employment suit was overturned due to a judge's "uncritical copying and pasting" of submissions.
Barristers acting on instructions from solicitor to be exempt from AML/CTF regime
A senate committee has recommended that rules requiring that lawyers comply with anti-money laundering obligations should not apply to barristers acting on instructions from solicitors.
ASX denies misleading investors about CHESS replacement project
The ASX has denied ASIC's claims that it misled about the progress of the replacement project for its CHESS share registry, saying it had a reasonable basis for stating the project was on track.
Judge worries compensation for axed Qantas ground crew ‘going off into never never’
A judge has raised concerns about delays in paying three former Qantas baggage handlers compensation after an appeals court agreed they were illegally sacked and replaced with contractors during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Class action in Hong Kong against Forex trader could complicate Aussie case, court told
A concurrent group proceeding in Hong Kong could complicate an Australian class action against Perth-based forex trader Best Leader Markets Pty Ltd.
Ex-Keystone director may claim penalty privilege in receivers’ lawsuit
A former director of investment firm Keystone, who is suspected by the corporate regulator of misusing millions in investor funds, has flagged a potential bid to keep his silence in a case by court-appointed receivers.