Class action to fight Optus bid to suppress pleadings ahead of trial

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The applicant in a class action against Optus over a 2022 data breach has flagged a fight over the telco giant’s bid to suppress the pleadings in the case, saying group members are entitled to know the case brought on their behalf.

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Medibank slams ‘illogical’ ruling on Deloitte report in data breach class action

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Medibank has criticised a judge’s finding that legal professional privilege did not attach to a Deloitte report commissioned in the wake of a massive data breach, arguing she came to an “illogical” conclusion. 

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GrainCorp class action defeats security for costs application

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A class action by property owners near a GrainCorp factory in rural Victoria has defeated the company’s bid for security for costs, with a judge finding the orders would “stultify” the proceedings.

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ACCC probes Ampol, BP, others over alleged anti-competitive conduct

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The competition regulator has launched an investigation into allegations of possible anti-competitive conduct by four major fuel suppliers amid upheaval in global oil markets arising from the war in Iran.

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Albanese sets out guidelines for AI data centre approvals

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The Albanese government has laid out five principles that will guide the administration’s approval of AI data centres, amid an expected boom in the infrastructure projects. 

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Qube, Martinus Rail in privilege spat over talks with KWM and Pinsent Masons

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Logistics company Qube has claimed privilege over documents that allegedly record a meeting between its consultant and its solicitors at King & Wood Mallesons and Pinsent Masons in a dispute with Martinus Rail. 

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Keystone’s Chiodo wants $9M case heard with suit against City Built boss

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Property developer and former director of collapsed Keystone Asset Management Paul Chiodo wants his suit against Keystone’s liquidators managed alongside their case against the owner of City Built.

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Corrs, Hamilton Locke advise on Whiteoak’s acquisition of Arcadia

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Private equity firm Whiteoak has acquired architectural facade supplier Arcadia Consolidated, supporting the company as it implements an accelerated growth plan.

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