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A judge has thrown out a shareholder’s case against Slater & Gordon over the firm’s takeover by private equity firm Allegro, after finding the firm was not the proper target for the claims.
Payday lenders Cigno, BSF appeal loss in ASIC case
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Payday lenders Cigno and BSF Solutions have appealed a decision that found they provided credit without a licence, and rejected the claim that their loan model is analogous to buy now, pay later arrangements that don’t require a licence.
Mining union pursues pay raises for BHP’s labour hire workers
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The Mining and Energy Union is pursuing pay increases of up to $40,000 per year for labour hire workers at three BHP coal mines under new legislation, saying the energy giant’s use of labour hire to cut pay was “out of step” with community standards and the law.
Lendlease says ex-Greenwoods partner made contact after alleged dismissal for tax dodge complaints
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Lendlease has hit back at a lawsuit by a former Greenwoods & Freehills partner who alleged he was sacked for complaining about the company’s “aggressive taxation position”, claiming the partner reached out after he left the firm welcoming the chance to work with the company again.
‘The whole purpose is undermined’: Judge irked by referee pick in AUSTRAC case against Star
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The judge overseeing AUSTRAC’s case against Star Entertainment has questioned the parties’ agreement to refer questions of fact and law to a former judge for determination, rather than an anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing expert.
Griffin Coal receivers dodge misconduct investigation over coal supply agreements
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The owner of a major coal power station in Western Australia has lost its bid for an inquiry into alleged misconduct by the receivers of collapsed Griffin Coal after they tried to avoid obligations under coal supply agreements, with a judge saying the allegations were “relatively trivial”.
Cargill wins IP case against company that tried to intercept $10.8M payment
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Cargill has won a trade mark infringement case against a company that a judge said appeared to be operating an “internet scam” to intercept a $10 million payment to the multinational food company.
Four judges make King’s Birthday Honours for service to the law
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Four judges made this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list for their service to the law and the judiciary.
Ex-CBA unit Count Financial settles with lead applicant in fees-for-no-service class action
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The lead applicant in a class action against former Commonwealth Bank of Australia subsidiary Count Financial has settled individual claims in the case, which alleges the financial advisory firm charged fees for no service.
Court clarifies scope of FOI exemption for Cabinet documents in Robodebt case
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A day after the National Anti-Corruption Commission closed its investigation of six officials linked to the Robodebt scandal, an appeals court has overturned a decision barring access by a campaigner to documents related to the disastrous scheme for collecting Centrelink debts.