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Herald Sun articles about Victorian Deputy Liberal Leader Sam Groth’s relationship with his wife, Brittany, are “precisely ” the kind of journalism protected by an exemption in new privacy laws, a court has heard.
High Court declines to clarify accessorial liability in payday lenders’ appeal
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The High Court has declined to hear an appeal of a ruling that found the directors of payday lenders Cigno and BSF are liable for the companies’ unlicensed credit activity.
Microsoft offers refund to customers ACCC claims were duped into taking AI product
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Microsoft has offered to refund millions of customers who the consumer cop says unwittingly subscribed to its AI assistant Copilot without being told a cheaper AI-free option was available.
FSU puts banks on notice following landmark WFH ruling
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The Finance Sector Union has warned the country’s biggest banks they could be flouting workplace laws if they refuse flexible work requests, following a landmark court victory for a Westpac worker whose work from home request was denied.
Trial in pianist’s case against MSO over Gaza remarks stretched to three weeks
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A judge has lengthened the trial in pianist Jayson Gillham’s case against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra from five to 15 days, noting the substantial number of witnesses and the reputational consequences of the case.
IP suit against Acciona the latest fight over East Rockingham waste-to-energy plant
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Acciona is facing what it says is a “hopelessly flawed” suit by its construction partner on the troubled East Rockingham waste-to-energy plant over patented equipment used to facilitate waste combustion.
Hesta, Prime Super pay ASIC fines for greenwashing
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Superannuation funds Hesta and Prime Super have been pinged by the corporate regulator for allegedly greenwashing their investment portfolios.
Colonial First State, AIA settle class action for $140M
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Wealth manager Colonial First State Investments and insurer AIA have reached a $140 million settlement in a long-running class action alleging 700,000 superannuation members were charged inflated premiums on insurance products linked to former owner CBA.
Law firm client loses High Court case over interest on repaid fees
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The High Court has dismissed a case by a law firm client who claimed he was entitled under the law of restitution to $1.4 million in interest on a $900,000 sum his lawyers repaid in a fight about legal fees.
Judge questions ratcheted contingency fee in MinRes class action
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A judge has questioned the tiered structure of a group costs order sought by the law firm running a class action against Mineral Resources, but the firm argued Wednesday it would need the highest rate if a flat fee were ordered.