Victoria

A shareholder class action against Arrium directors and auditor KPMG over the $4 billion collapse of the steel manufacturer is seeking to amend its case, saying a “misreading” of the original pleading is no basis to refuse the application.

Victoria's top judge has spoken out on the dangers posed by the use of artificial intelligence in the legal system, saying the technology can mimic but not replace human decision-making.

A Victorian law firm has been named in a dispute between Cement Australia and a now-defunct subsidiary over a $1.2 million asbestos claim payout, with the firm accused of failing to engage in mediation or comply with timetabling orders.

Trial has kicked off in a case by builders Webuild and NRW against their insurers over coverage for damage caused by a sinkhole during the construction of Perth's $1.8 billion Forrestfield-Airport Link.

A judge has ordered that the names of the funders who backed unsuccessful proceedings over the failed Pentridge Village development in Melbourne be handed over.

The Victoria Supreme Court has issued new guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in litigation, warning lawyers they may be referred to the legal watchdog if they rely on unverified AI in court documents.

Building surveyor McKenzie Group has denied negligence claims in a case over the use of combustible cladding on Lendlease's Exo apartment complex at Melbourne's Docklands, telling a court the construction giant didn't rely on its advice and switched the cladding without its knowledge. 

Property giant Frasers has offloaded the Burwood Brickworks shopping centre in Victoria, fetching $107 million for the award-winning shopping destination in the affluent eastern suburbs of Melbourne. 

Melbourne builder Cobild has filed a lawsuit against a developer arguing it must return a $497,000 bank guarantee under a contract to build a $50 million office complex.

The law firm running a class action against Harvey Norman has won a 30 per cent group costs order, with a judge noting the trend towards “gradual increases” in contingency fee rates.