Most Recent
ACCC will not oppose Woolworths’ planned $552M investment in PFD
The ACCC has cleared Woolworths' planned $552 million acquisition of a 65 per cent stake in wholesale food distributor PFD Food Services without the supermarket giant's proposed undertaking to maintain independence between the company for three years.
Volkswagen asks High Court to toss landmark $125M Dieselgate penalty
Volkswagen has asked the High Court to throw out a a landmark $125 million penalty over its emissions cheating scandal, the highest ever handed down in Australia for consumer law violations.
Ben Roberts-Smith takes stand as court hears of cover up of six murders
Ben Roberts-Smith took the stand on Thursday after publishers accused of defaming him detailed how the war veteran allegedly murdered six civilians and engaged in a cover up campaign, with the soldier saying he was "devastated" by the allegations.
Icon, structural engineer WSP added as defendants in Opal Tower class action
Opal Tower builder Icon and structural engineer WSP Structures have been joined as defendants in a class action brought by property owners, who have also added a slew of consumer law claims to the complex proceedings.
ASIC brings action against shipbuilder Austal over $3.5B US Navy program
Defence shipbuilder Austal has been hit with regulatory action over market disclosures linked to cost overruns with the company's $3.5 billion US Navy warship program.
Lockdown class action lawyer can’t lift licence cancellation pending appeal
A judge has refused an application by banned lawyer Serene Teffaha for a temporary stay of a decision by Victoria's legal watchdog to strip her of her practising certificate.
Full Court warned sending Epic Games lawsuit against Apple to California would have ‘chilling effect’
Video game developer Epic Games has asked the Full Federal Court to overturn an "illogical" decision sending its competition lawsuit against Apple to California, saying the move would have a "chilling effect" on the enforcement of Australia's competition laws.
Detainees can’t rejoin class action after settling claims against NT government
Two former detainees of youth detention centres in the Northern Territory can't rejoin a class action against the NT government after settling their claims, despite the "unsatisfactory" circumstances surrounding their exclusion from the proceedings, a judge has found.
Mike Tyson sues Culture Kings over ‘misleading’ T-shirts
Boxing champion Mike Tyson has sued Australian streetwear company Culture Kings for allegedly selling 'misleading' T-shirts featuring his image.
Slater and Gordon’s Kaitlin Ferris ‘walking the walk’ on equitable briefing
Slater and Gordon principal Kaitlin Ferris leadership prowess extends beyond the world of class actions, with the natural born leader also earning praise for "walking the walk" on equitable briefing and diversity.