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A law firm investigating a group proceeding against non-bank lender Latitude over a data breach last year has called on the information commissioner to give an update on a related class action-style complaint.
Litigation funder hits pay dirt with taxi driver class actions against Uber
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The funder behind two class actions against Uber, which have settled for $272 million, stands to make a tidy sum if the settlement holds up at a court approval hearing.
Ex-HWL Ebsworth lawyer loses fight over timing of partnership dissolution
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A former capital partner at HWL Ebsworth has lost his argument that he remained in the firm’s partnership until last month, after a judge found he was invalidly expelled in 2020.
Fee cuts make costs assessor unnecessary in Cosmetic Institute class action, court told
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The plaintiffs in a class action against a group of surgeons who worked for The Cosmetic Institute have told a court that a costs assessment is not necessary to approve a $25 million settlement, which will see $10 million deducted for legal and administrative costs, in light of reductions to the fees.
eSafety commissioner can’t maintain injunction against X over church stabbing footage
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A judge has refused to issue a further injunction against X Corp in proceedings by the eSafety Commissioner seeking the removal of posts that depict a stabbing at a Sydney church after raising concerns the order could become an “object of ridicule”.
Deloitte senior manager can’t bring unfair dimissal case out of time
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A former senior manager at Deloitte terminated for alleged inappropriate conduct in the workplace has lost her bid to bring an unfair dismissal claim out of time, despite the Fair Work Commission finding her case had merit.
Class action against forex trader Best Leader Markets undefended, court told
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A Perth-based forex trader that allegedly failed to return investors’ funds or any profits made on trading has taken no steps in the undefended class action, a court has heard.
Massage parlour that threatened to kill underpaid workers’ families hit with $1M penalty
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A Canberra massage parlour that systematically underpaid, intimidated and exploited migrant workers, including by threatening to kill their family members if they complained, has been hit with a $1 million penalty.
AlphaThorn investment manager pleads guilty to forging performance reports
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A former AlphaThorn investment manager has pleaded guilty to charges of forging performance reports for two products to woo potential investors.
Failed cases against CBA won’t be final word on shareholder class actions
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The score in shareholder class actions taken to trial now stands at a dismal 0-5 after a judge tossed class actions against the Commonwealth Bank of Australia on Friday. But don’t expect funders to throw in the towel until the High Court or an intermediate appellate authority has its say, experts told Lawyerly.