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A Queensland ethanol refinery owned by United Petroleum has appealed a judge’s ruling that insurer Allianz Australia did not have to provide coverage for damage resulting from a 2016 fire.
Union merger challenge shot down by Federal Court
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An employer group has lost an appeal to the Full Federal Court to overturn the merger of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union with two other unions.
Viterra says others lied about malt quality, judge wants to know who
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Viterra can amend its defence mid-trial in its dispute with Cargill over the $420 sale of its Joe White malt business to argue it was standard industry practice to fudge test results relating to malt quality, provided it identifies which industry players engaged in the practice.
Crown Resorts wins dispute over Barangaroo casino views
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James Packer’s Crown Resorts has won a lawsuit against the NSW government for allegedly failing to protect sweeping views of the Sydney Harbour from its planned luxury casino in the Barangaroo area.
Judge OKs social media-only opt out notice in breast implant class action
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A judge overseeing a class action against The Cosmetic Institute over allegedly botched breast implants has agreed to an opt out notice that will be sent to class members only through Facebook and Instagram.
Scenic Tours takes class action damages ruling to High Court
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Scenic Tours wants the High Court to weigh in on a mixed ruling that left the luxury cruise company facing economic damages in a class action alleging they misled customers who were forced to take the bus.
ACCC brings third case over online reviews
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched enforcement action against online tradie marketplace Service Seeking for allowing businesses to write their own reviews.
Trade mark suit by Melbourne University’s Trinity College settles
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An education provider that calls itself Trinity College Australia has settled a trade mark lawsuit alleging it tried to pass itself off as the famed residential college of The University of Melbourne.
Judge sidesteps recusal bid in Norton Rose spat with ex-partner
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A judge facing calls to recuse himself from a dispute between law firm Norton Rose Fulbright and a dismissed employment partner has avoided hearing the disqualification application, with the case being allocated to another judge.
Johnson Winter & Slattery hits back at PwC claims in Vocation class action
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Law firm Johnson Winter & Slattery has filed its defence against a cross claim by accounting giant PricewaterhouseCoopers in a shareholder class action over the collapse of Vocation, pointing to an email that shows the training company was advised of its disclosure obligations to the market.