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With new self-funding model, class action firm’s promise to pay Macquarie’s costs not enough
With its new business model of self-funding class actions, Maurice Blackburn can't get by with an undertaking to indemnify Macquarie for its costs if a case over flex commissions fails.
NSW to face expanded class action over correctional officer’s abuse
A judge has allowed a tweak to a class action against the state of NSW on behalf of inmates of the Dillwynia Women's Correctional Centre who were sexually assaulted by former correctional officer Wayne Astill.
Solicitors can stay on case against Super Retail despite conflict of interest
Super Retail has lost its bid to restrain Harmers Workplace Lawyers from acting for two former executives, despite a judge finding the firm had a conflict of interest.
Class action lodged in High Court on behalf of South Sudanese refugees
A class action has been filed in the High Court, challenging the detention of South Sudanese refugees in Australian detention centres.
HSU secretary can’t use union funds for legal defence
A judge has restrained Health Services Union secretary Diana Asmar from using union cash to fund her defence against allegations of illegitimate reimbursements at the union's Victorian branch. 
Super Retail says execs were fired because of their lawyers’ media release
Super Retail says two former executives were fired because of an alleged defamatory media release published by their solicitors, who should be disqualified from the case.
Full Court’s continuous disclosure ruling could embolden ASIC
A ruling that clarified the materiality requirement in continuous disclosure cases could lead to more regulatory actions and activist shareholder claims, but won't boost shareholder class actions, experts say.
Class action probe underway over Queensland property taxes
A law firm is investigating a potential class action against the Queensland government over stamp duty and land tax surcharges on foreign property purchasers.
Macpherson Kelley welcomes new litigation, property and tax experts
Macpherson Kelley has recruited a property expert from Hall & Wilcox, as well as the former head of commercial litigation at SLF Lawyers and a tax lawyer from PCL Lawyers, in an expansion of its national team. 
Former Noumi CFO set to cop $100,000 penalty in ASIC case
A judge has indicated he will sign off on a $100,000 penalty and four-year ban against the former CFO of Noumi, who has admitted his role in the food company’s non-disclosures.