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$43M class action settlement fair in light of Noumi’s financial position, court told
A $43 million settlement in a class action alleging Noumi misled investors about its inventory is fair and reasonable in light of confidential information about the food company's financial position, a court has heard.
Paladin Energy hit with shareholder class action
Paladin Energy has been hit with a shareholder class action over alleged misleading disclosures to the market about expected production at its flagship uranium mine in Namibia.
ASIC takes Wiluna Mining to court over $57M capital raising announcement
The corporate regulator has brought enforcement action against Wiluna Mining, accusing the gold mining operation of misleading conduct over a capital raising a month before it went under.
Judge allows tweak to ratings suit against S&P ahead of trial
The applicant in a suit against S&P over alleged defective ratings can tweak its pleadings ahead of a June trial, with a judge rejecting S&P’s argument the changes introduce a new case.
Westpac looks to shield Allens chronologies in AUSTRAC class action
Westpac is arguing timelines prepared by law firm Allens are privileged and should not be handed over in a shareholder class action over its alleged lax compliance with anti-money laundering laws.
CIMIC class action funder takes $4.7M haircut from commission
The litigation funder behind a class action against engineering firm CIMIC took a $4.7 million hit to its commission from a settlement after a dispute with the plaintiff's law firm, according to a decision published Friday.
CIMIC class action wins court nod for $45.25M settlement
A judge has approved a $45.25 million settlement in a shareholder class action against engineering firm CIMIC over disclosures relating to its Middle East business.
Ex-Trademax trader ordered to court for grilling over work at rival FP Markets
A former Trademax trader who allegedly worked for a rival platform while employed by the firm has been ordered to court for questioning over claims he did not have access to crucial documents.
Judge won’t toss claims in Fitch Ratings class action
Fitch Ratings has lost its bid for summary dismissal of claims in a class action over allegedly rosy ratings for risky derivative financial products issued 17 years ago on the basis that they are time-barred.
Mineral Resources, Chris Ellison hit with shareholder class action
Mineral Resources and founder Chris Ellison have been hit with a shareholder class action over alleged disclosure failures related to transactions with a company Ellison owned.