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Court urges investigation into SMSF advisor’s ‘calculated deception’
A judge will ask the NSW Attorney General to launch a criminal or regulatory investigation into a Hunter Valley-based financial advisor whose alleged fraudulent conduct led to investor losses of over $4.6 million.
Clubbers denied entry to venue on ‘Asian night’ win race discrimination lawsuit
Two men who claimed they were denied entry to a Sydney nightclub because it was "Asian night" will walk away with $15,000 after winning a racial discrimination case against the venue.
Settling plaintiffs get first dibs on Parkerville bushfire defendant’s assets
The first-past-the-post principle applies to enforcement of settlements in collective actions over a 2014 bushfire in Western Australia, a judge has held, in a ruling that could have ramifications for all class actions.
‘Fanciful’: Judge tosses Queensland taxi drivers claim for losses caused by Uber
A group of Queensland taxi drivers has lost the bulk of a lawsuit seeking compensation from the state government for losses allegedly caused by ride sharing services like Uber, with a court dismissing the drivers' claims as "fanciful".
Damages hearing in Queensland floods class action to go ahead despite appeal
A hearing to determine damages in the Queensland floods class action will proceed next week despite an appeal brought by the two dam operators that were found liable for the 2011 floods in the state that destroyed 2,000 homes.
Adcon can’t stop Icon from calling on security in feud over Botanic Melbourne development
Engineering firm Adcon has failed in a bid to block developer Icon from accessing a $396,000 bank guarantee after delays in the development of the Botanic Melbourne residential apartment complex.
Victoria to allow judge-only trials during COVID-19 pandemic
Victoria will allow judge-only trials as part of a raft of temporary new laws to be put in place to manage the COVID-19 pandemic.
Top silk to lead NSW government inquiry into Ruby Princess cruise ship
A leading barrister has been appointed by the NSW premier to head an inquiry to investigate the docking and disembarking of the Ruby Princess cruise ship, now linked to 18 COVID-19 related deaths.
Land developer Tina Bazzo loses fight to keep liquidators’ examinations secret
WA-based land developer Tina Bazzo and her partner Allen Caratti have failed in their challenge to a ruling that liquidators' examinations should not be held in private despite a large scale ongoing criminal investigation of the pair.
Funding blocked in Clive Palmer class action until appeal heard
Funding for a class action over the troubled Coolum Palmer Resort has been temporarily blocked while a company owned by Clive Palmer appeals a judgment in a separate lawsuit lodged by the billionaire to thwart the class action.