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Quintis class action says disclosure-linked share price drop ‘common sense’
The judge who tossed a class action by Quintis' shareholders should have found a restatement of assets would have materially affected the sandalwood company's share price "as a matter of common sense", a court has been told.
Westpac can shield Allens docs in money laundering class action
Westpac can shield reports prepared by Allens from a class action over money laundering compliance, with a judge finding they were produced predominantly in defence of AUSTRAC action that preceded the case.
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Maas unit named in ICAC probe over Transport for NSW contracts
A unit of construction and real estate group Maas Group has been named in an ICAC investigation into alleged kickbacks for lucrative Transport for NSW contracts.
Appeal filed in failed class action against EY, Quintis founder
The applicants in an unsuccessful class action against the founder of sandalwood producer Quintis and auditor EY is challenging the dismissal of his case -- the sixth shareholder class action to fail at trial.
Crown Resorts to pay $73M to settle shareholder class action
Casino operator Crown has agreed to pay $73 million over two years to settle a shareholder class action accusing it of lax money laundering compliance, with solicitors set to take home $20 million.
Goldstone denies shareholder oppression, blames ‘irretrievable breakdown’ in relationship
Private equity firm Goldstone has cited an "irretrievable breakdown" in the relationship between shareholders in seeking to appeal a ruling that found it liable for oppression.
KPMG hits back at Phoslock shareholder class action
Auditor KPMG has hit back at a shareholder class action over water treatment business Phoslock’s alleged accounting irregularities, saying it should be completely relieved from paying damages since it acted honestly. 
ASIC opposes late evidence in novel case over CFDs
ASIC has opposed a bid by online investment platform eToro to rely on late expert evidence in the regulator’s first-ever action alleging breach of obligations in designing and selling financial products over high-risk contracts for difference.
SkyCity investor wants to sue execs to recoup $67M penalty
A SkyCity shareholder is seeking leave to launch a case against former executives and directors for their alleged role in the mismanagement of the casino's money laundering risk, which last year resulted in a $67 million penalty.
ASIC should have known TerraCom case had no chance of success: judge
A judge has said ASIC should have known that its case against four TerraCom directors over statements made to investors had no prospects of success, calling one of its submissions “unworthy of the corporations regulator”.