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The competition regulator has given its blessing to the $8.8 billion merger of Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare, subject to a promise that franchisees will be free to terminate their contracts.
Blackstone’s bid to acquire I’rom raises competition concerns over clinical trials
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The ACCC has red flags about the acquisition of Japanese healthcare business I’rom Group by private equity behemoth Blackstone.
Filecoin, founder can’t shake developer’s case over cryptocurrency pay
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Crypto company Filecoin Foundation can’t dodge a suit by a developer who says she was fired after complaining that a portion of her wages was paid in Filecoin tokens.
Class actions against Ford, Toyota score major win in High Court
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The High Court has upheld appeals in class actions against Ford and Toyota over the calculation of damages for reduction in value of defective vehicles.
Dixon Advisory director reasonably relied on Minters advice, court finds
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A judge has dismissed the corporate regulator’s case alleging former Dixon Advisory director Paul Ryan breached his director’s duties.
Slaters HR head says she was fired for reporting systemic underpayments
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Slater and Gordon’s former HR head has filed a lawsuit claiming she was axed after raising concerns that the firm deliberately underpaid over $300,000 in leave entitlements.
Fearful of trolling, counsel tapped for Lehrmann wants to stay unnamed
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The senior barrister expected to represent Bruce Lehrmann in his appeal of a judgment finding he raped former colleague Brittany Higgins wishes to remain unnamed for now, amid fears of trolling.
Bid to revive Robodebt class action faces ‘significant hurdles’, says judge
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A novel bid to appeal the $112 million Robodebt class action settlement and bring new claims off the back of damning revelations in a royal commission report faces “significant hurdles”, a judge has said.
High Court finds curfew, ankle bracelet regime for former detainees unlawful
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The High Court has found that requiring stateless refugees to wear ankle bracelets and comply with curfews to prevent future offending is unconstitutional.
$405M pelvic mesh settlement distribution can’t ‘drag on’, judge says
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A judge has expressed concerns after hearing that up to 20,000 group members in three pelvic mesh class actions have yet to receive payment from $405 million in settlements approved in March last year.