ASIC accuses Budget Direct of misleading customers on discounts

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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”.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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