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A ‘junk’ insurance class action against Suncorp unit AAI wants an initial trial to deal with the claim — absent a sample group member — that car dealers made purchasing a policy necessary for a loan.
Accolade, Pernod Ricard tie-up goes down smoothly with ACCC
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The ACCC has cleared Accolade’s proposed acquisition of Jacob’s Creek owner Pernod Ricard, finding it is not likely to substantially lessen competition in the supply of wine.
Litigators of the week: Ashurst, Maurice Blackburn score big in epic legal battles
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Save (0) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Years of hard fought litigation by axed Qantas ground crew and generic drug maker Sandoz ended in victory this week, thanks to legal eagles from Maurice Blackburn and Ashurst and their counsel. The week opened with a bang with a decision…
Herbert Smith Freehills adds partners to strengthen energy team
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Herbert Smith Freehills has lured two lateral partners to bolster its projects, energy and infrastructure practice in Australia.
Richard White steps down as WiseTech CEO
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Richard White, the billionaire founder of logistics company WiseTech Global, has stepped down from his position as CEO amid media reports of bullying and inappropriate conduct.
Element Zero appeals search order win for Fortescue in trade secrets case
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Green iron start-up Element Zero is continuing its fight over search orders won by rival Fortescue that it claimed were a massive over-reach.
Trucking company facing class action over fatal train crash
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A Queensland trucking company is facing a class action by owners of $2.4 million in cargo aboard a freight train that was derailed in a fatal collision with a truck on New Year’s Eve.
Flex commissions class action judge says expert evidence not for his ‘comfort’
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Expert evidence is not meant to “provide a judge with comfort”, a judge has found in rejecting evidence from two experts in flex commissions class actions against Westpac and Macquarie.
Ashurst launches transformational risk team with former Deloitte, EY partners
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Ashurst has launched a new risk consultation division designed to provide end-to-end support for clients undergoing major transformations, luring three partners from competitors to head it up.
‘Tireless’ prosecutor welcomed to Supreme Court bench
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A former top prosecutor who oversaw the case against George Pell has been hailed for her “thoughtfulness and kindness” as she joins the bench of the Victorian Supreme Court.