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Super fund Cbus has made admissions in the corporate regulator’s case over long delays in the processing of $20 million in death and disability claims, with the action to progress directly to penalty.
No IVF discrimination against ‘socially infertile’, says class action defence
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The federal government has hit back against a class action by single women and same-sex couples deemed “socially infertile” and denied Medicare rebates for IVF, denying group members were treated less favourably because of their marital status or sexual orientation.
Lawyer and wealth guru Dominique Grubisa found unfit to practice
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A tribunal has recommended that lawyer and wealth guru Dominique Grubisa be struck from the roll of practitioners over conduct that included hiring a private investigator to look into another solicitor.
AFR hits back at Bird’s Basement owner’s defamation suit
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The Australian Financial Review has hit back at a defamation suit by the owner of Melbourne jazz venue Bird’s Basement over articles about a former employee’s now-discontinued suit, saying the articles were a fair report of public documents.
Shine makes play to vary fee after settlement in EML Payments class action
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Shine Lawyers has come under fire from a judge, after the firm filed an application to materially vary a 24.5 per cent group costs order in a settled shareholder class action against EML Payments.
Polyaire hit with $15.2M judgment over fire at leased industrial site
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Air conditioning wholesaler Polyaire has been ordered to pay $15.2 million in damages in relation to a 2018 fire at a Seven Hills, NSW, factory complex it leased caused by its placement of wooden pallets in a open yard.
Dexus Industria REIT to pay $47.5M for Melbourne warehouses
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Real estate investment trust Dexus Industria REIT has agreed to acquire two warehouses in Melbourne’s south-east for a combined price of $47.5 million.
Developer Mayfield warns of ‘startling’ consequences from ruling on NSW Ports agreement
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Mayfield Developments says the High Court should overturn a finding that NSW Ports was protected by derivative Crown immunity in entering allegedly uncompetitive agreements to privatise two ports, saying the decision could have “startling” consequences such as allowing the state to devise cartel arrangements.
Jon Adgemis declares bankruptcy ahead of Federal Court hearing
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On the eve of a Federal Court bankruptcy hearing, Sydney-based publican Jon Adgemis and founder of Public Hospitality Group has declared bankruptcy, days after five of his pubs were placed into receivership.
Brisbane Olympics procurement ‘highly susceptible’ to cartel conduct: ACCC
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Warning of the propensity for major events procurement to attract cartel conduct, the competition regulator is encouraging the Queensland government to share data on bids for Brisbane Olympics projects.