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Doctor’s wife to be pulled into class action against plastic surgeon Daniel Lanzer
The lead applicant in a class action against Sydney-based plastic surgeon Daniel Lanzer and four of his associates wants to join the wife of one of the doctors named in the suit, brought on behalf of patients who allegedly suffered "horrific" consequences from surgeries performed at Lanzer's clinic.
Toyota unit hit with class action for cheating on emissions tests
Japanese truck maker Hino has been hit with a class action alleging the Toyota unit misrepresented that it vehicles met Australian emissions and road standards over a 20 year period, after the car company admitted to cheating on emissions and fuel economy tests in Japan.
Cybersecurity firm Otka accused of firing GM on eve of retirement
The former general manager of Okta has sued the tech company for allegedly terminating him on the eve of his retirement to avoid a transfer of over 2,000 shares owed under his employment contract. 
Jim’s Group cops $24,420 fine for Franchise Code breaches
Jim’s Group has paid a $24,420 fine after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission accused the company of breaching the Franchise Code and misleading a franchisee.
Optus to get power to share customer data with banks under regulatory reform
Rules governing telecommunications companies will be amended in the wake of the Optus data breach that exposed the personal information of nearly 10 million customers.
Judge OKs $2.2M settlement in Drakes class action but questions law firm’s costs
A judge has approved a $2.2 million settlement in a class action on behalf of Drakes store managers who were allegedly underpaid but has deferred her approval of fees charged by the law firm -- the same firm that saw its fees cut in two similar class actions.
Legal spat over Russian embassy lease fast-tracked amid concerns about ambassador’s expulsion
Russia’s recent challenge to the Commonwealth’s allegedly unreasonable decision to terminate its lease to build a new embassy in Canberra could be heard in early 2023, amid concerns key witnesses could soon be kicked out of the country altogether.
Judge doubts utility of Full Court hearing in sacked Greenwoods partner’s case
A judge has raised concerns about the utility of referring a satellite dispute over whistleblower protections to the Full Court in a $13 million lawsuit brought by an ex-Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills partner.
Law firm loses fight over legal fees in Romeo’s class actions
A judge has rejected a class action law firm's challenge to her decision to slash its fees in two underpayments class actions against supermarket chain Romeo’s after finding it “seriously breached” rules of the legal profession. 
Jones Day snags intellectual property ace from Clayton Utz
US-based multinational firm Jones Day has lured a partner from Clayton Utz to join its intellectual property team in Melbourne.