In fight over $1B gold mine, Aboriginal group worries Regis could ‘police’ conduct

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An Aboriginal corporation joined to Regis Resources’ fight against a decision related to its McPhillamys gold mine wants a costs capping order, concerned the mining company could otherwise “police” its conduct in the case.

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Appeal challenges WA EPA approval for Hemi gold project

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Northern Star’s $1.3 billion Hemi gold project in the Pilbara is facing a challenge to the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority’s decision to green light the project.

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Ord Minnett settles exec’s suit over $110K pay cut following ASIC penalty

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Ord Minnett has resolved a suit by a former exec claiming he was sacked for complaining about a $110,000 pay cut imposed after ASIC slapped the wealth management firm with a $880,000 penalty for breaching market integrity rules.

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Applicant to get $100K in declassed COVID-19 business interruption case

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The applicant in one of four declassed COVID-19 business interruption class actions has reached a settlement under which it will receive $100,000 and the funder the backed the case will pay $1 million towards Insurance Australia’s costs.

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Court stays exec’s $8.5M suit against collapsed WA solar farm

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A court has permanently stayed a case by a founding director of solar developer Sun Bred, saying that if the company was forced to defend the suit, there would be less than $71,000 left to meet the exec’s $8.5 million claim. 

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Seek faces misuse of market power case by Employment Hero

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HR company Employment Hero has launched legal action against investor and rival Seek, alleging the hiring giant has breached competition laws by terminating access to its API.

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Fonterra accused by ACM of inducing milk suppliers to break agreements

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Dairy distributor Australian Consolidated Milk has lodged proceedings against competitor Fonterra, alleging the cooperative encouraged suppliers to break their exclusive supply agreements by offering a better price.

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