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ASIC has filed proceedings against Auto & General, alleging tens of thousands of Budget Direct customers lost discounts they were promised and were overcharged premiums for several years.
Judge OKs $13.5M Quintis settlement, denies competing funder a cut
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A judge has approved a $13.5 million settlement in a class action against the director of collapsed sandalwood producer Quintis, but has reduced deductions sought by the plaintiff’s lawyers and funder, and denied a payout to the funder of a competing case.
Zac Lomax dispute ‘very close’ to resolution, court told
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Trial was pushed off on Monday in NRL player Zac Lomax’s contract spat with the Parramatta Eels, with the court hearing the parties are “very close” to resolving the dispute.
MinterEllison expands private capital team with Gilbert + Tobin hires
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MinterEllison has expanded its private capital team, hiring two leveraged finance specialists from Gilbert + Tobin.
Class action says ‘obvious problems’ with Sportsbet’s bid to claw back winnings
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A class action alleging Sportsbet provided unlawful in-play betting services says the bookmaker’s counterclaim seeking restitution of winnings faces “obvious problems”, pointing to difficulties in binding group members.
Bupa can’t appeal failed bid for class action knockout
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Aged care provider Bupa can’t challenge the dismissal of its bid for a quick win in a class action over the standard of care at its facilities, despite a court noting the case has “some curiosities”.
Judge scolds parties in sexual harassment case against barrister
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A Federal Circuit Court judge who has been in the spotlight for his decisions has scolded a Perth law firm and barrister facing a sexual harassment case, after they sought to vacate the trial date due to counsel availability.
Director triumphs in ‘acrimonious dispute’ over documentary credits
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The director of a documentary about a US narcotics officer during the 1990s ‘war on drugs’ has won his copyright suit against the film’s producers, with a judge finding his moral rights under the Copyright Act were infringed by their failure to credit him as the director.
AMP super members get half of $120M class action settlement
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AMP super members are set to receive $60 million in a class action stemming from the banking royal commission, with the average payout being under $100, a judge has heard.
MinRes wins bid for Chevron docs in dispute with Pilbara Ports Authority
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Mineral Resources has won a bid for more documents in its fight with the Pilbara Ports Authority over the validity of a channel charge, which it argues was imposed to cover amounts owed to Chevron for construction costs.