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The number of new class actions so far this year has fallen short of recent years, and not a single shareholder proceeding has been lodged in 2024 to date, according to a new report.
Judge recuses himself from Sunshine Loans penalty hearing, calls for new court protocol
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The judge who presided over ASIC’s successful case against payday lender Sunshine Loans has recused himself from deciding on penalty in the matter, saying a new court protocol might be needed for when a judge makes an adverse credit finding during the liability phase of a case.
Slater & Gordon admits to staff underpayments of at least $300,000
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Plaintiff law firm Slater & Gordon has admitted to a payroll error affecting at least 100 current and former employees that has resulted in underpayments of at least $300,000.
AFL merch maker wins trade mark suit against US company Fanatics
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AFL merchandise maker FanFirm has won a trade mark case against US sports merchandise giant Fanatics, with a judge finding it knew about the Australian company’s ‘Fanatics’ trade marks when it chose its corporate name.
Crocs settles suit against Mosaic Brands over knockoff shoes
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US footwear giant Crocs has reached a settlement with Mosaic Brands in a lawsuit accusing the Rivers owner of settling shoes that “flagrantly” copy the look of its unique 13-hole slip-on foam clogs.
Grays hit with $10M penalty for misleading cars listings
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Online auction site Grays has been ordered to pay $10 million in penalties after it admitted to making misleading statements in the descriptions of at least 750 cars listed for sale on its website.
Judge rejects law firm’s updated bid in Hyundai, Kia class actions
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A judge has rejected a law firm’s attempt to update its bid to run class actions against Hyundai and Kia, saying the changes were intended to net the firm a competitive advantage in an upcoming fight for carriage of the class actions and different in substance from its previous position.
Judge gives law firm tough time over extra costs to distribute BSA class action settlement
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A law firm has secured more funds to cover the cost of distributing a $20 million settlement reached in a class action against telco contractor BSA, but not as much as it wanted, with a judge saying the firm would have been stuck with its initial estimate if the administration gig had been put out to tender.
Super Retail Group’s action against lawyers wants lid on info ahead of employees’ case
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Preemptive action brought by Rebel Sports owner Super Retail Group against lawyers acting for the retailer’s employees in a proposed $50 million lawsuit seeks court orders concealing information expected to be filed in the case.
Law firm director sacked assistant in ChatGPT-written text message, FWC finds
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The director of a Perth law firm fired a legal assistant by a text message that was generated with ChatGPT, the Fair Work Commission has found.