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A new class action against the South Australian government alleges the state failed to protect minors from abuse while they were detained in state youth detention centres at any time over a 45-year period.
Epic Games case against Google dismissed after global settlement
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A hearing set for this week on relief sought by Fortnite maker Epic Games in its competition case against Google will not go ahead as planned, after the companies reached a global settlement. But the terms of the deal remain to be approved by the ACCC.
High Court says India did not waive immunity by ratifying New York Convention
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The High Court has tossed a Mauritius company’s case seeking to enforce a $111.3 million arbitration award against India, finding the country’s ratification of the New York Convention did not mean it had waived its immunity from the suit.
ASIC wants KPMG receivers to investigate Sequoia’s sale of Interprac
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Concerned Sequoia Wealth wants to limit liability for claims linked to the $1 billion collapse of the Shield and First Guardian funds, ASIC has asked a court to appoint receivers from KPMG to probe the sale of Interprac Financial Planning.
Defence firm EOS to pay $4M for continuous disclosure breaches
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A judge has hit Electro Optic Systems with a $4 million penalty after the defence firm admitted to continuous disclosure breaches by failing to reveal a drop in its 2022 revenue forecasts.
Sacked Victorian garbo who shared explicit material wins compensation
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A Victorian garbage man who admitted to sharing explicit material at work has been awarded compensation after the Fair Work Commission found he was unfairly dismissed.
Corrs Chambers nabs competition lawyer from Magic Circle firm
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Corrs Chambers Westgarth has hired a competition specialist from Magic Circle firm Slaughter & May to join the firm’s Sydney office as a partner.
Dexus execs relied on Mallesons, GC advice over airport share sale, court told
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Lawyers assured two Dexus executives that it was OK to share the confidential information of Melbourne Airport operator APAC with proposed purchasers of the real estate asset manager’s stake in the company, a court has heard.
Hastie liquidators seek costs referral in suit against Hall & Wilcox
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Liquidators for defunct construction group Hastie have launched a bid in its Federal Court case against Hall & Wilcox to refer a $18.6 million bill from the law firm to a costs assessor.
Lawsuit challenges approval for Southern Cross Gold’s exploration tunnel
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A community group is seeking to quash a decision approving Southern Cross Gold’s Sunday Creek exploration tunnel project 60 km north of Melbourne, arguing that its concerns about the environment and noise were ignored.