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Russell Kennedy has lured a partner from Mills Oakley to join its Sydney commercial litigation and dispute resolution practice.
‘News to me’: Judge slams HSF partner’s claim that subpoenaing witness not good practice
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A judge has slammed a Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer partner’s submission that it is not good practice to subpoena witnesses in complex litigation — saying this was “news to [her]” — and rejected client AMP’s bid to have a key witness testify from an Airbnb.
JB Hi-Fi asks court to rule on novel ACL question in warranty class action
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JB Hi-Fi wants an advance ruling in a class action on the period of cover provided to customers for breach of statutory guarantees under the consumer law, a question that has never been addressed by the courts.
ASIC takes another company to court over cyber risk management
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is taking a third swing at cyber enforcement proceedings, suing financial planner Fortnum Private Wealth after a breach saw the data of 9,000 clients published to the dark web.
Appeal filed in failed class action against EY, Quintis founder
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The applicants in an unsuccessful class action against the founder of sandalwood producer Quintis and auditor EY is challenging the dismissal of his case — the sixth shareholder class action to fail at trial.
‘A day is 24 hours’: Roberts Co loses challenge to $3.2M after-hours claim
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An appeals court has confirmed a finding that despite contractual arrangements mandating service by 5pm, a $3.2 million payment claim emailed to Roberts Co after hours on a Friday was validly served.
Dexus drops $683M for stake in Westfield Chermside shopping centre
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Property giant Dexus has acquired a 25 per cent stake in Australia’s second-largest regional shopping centre from Scentre for $683 million.
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.
Carlton site sold to SP Setia for $114M in off-market deal
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Malaysian property developer SP Setia is strengthening its presence in inner-city Melbourne, acquiring the largest development site in Carlton for $114 million.
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.