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Slater & Gordon is seeking summary dismissal of a case brought by a shareholder over the plaintiff firm’s takeover by private equity firm Allegro, saying it is not the right target for the claims.
Clive Palmer takes fight over criminal cases to the High Court
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Mining giant Clive Palmer has asked the High Court to hear his challenge to a court’s finding that lawsuits he brought challenging two criminal cases against him over a takeover bid and payments to his political party were themselves an abuse of process and should be stayed.
Cybersecurity threats keep ATO boss up at night
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The head of the Australian Taxation Office has flagged cybersecurity as one of his greatest concerns amid millions of attempted cyberattacks on the tax office, saying the prospect of a data breach “keeps me awake at night”.
Hamilton Locke nabs partners from Corrs, Clifford Chance
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Hamilton Locke has recruited two senior lawyers from Corrs Chambers Westgarth and Clifford Chance to bolster its regulatory advice practice.
ACCC faced ‘formidable obstacle’ in fight against ANZ, Suncorp merger
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The ACCC’s rejection of a $4.9 billion merger between ANZ and Suncorp was hardly surprising given the concentrated nature of the home loans market, but the competition regulator faced an uphill battle in having the decision upheld, an expert says.
ACCC’s decision blocking $4.9B ANZ, Suncorp merger overturned by competition tribunal
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The ACCC’s decision to block a $4.9 billion merger between ANZ and Suncorp has been set aside, with a tribunal finding the transaction will not substantially lessen competition in the home loans market or for agribusiness and SME clients in Queensland.
Mecca Brands used maternity leave to ‘test’ whether marketer’s position could be axed, lawsuit says
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The former head of brand marketing at cosmetics retailer Mecca Brands has sued the company and its chief marketing officer for allegedly using her maternity leave as a test to see if her position should be made redundant.
Producer sues ABC for $290,000 in alleged underpayments
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A senior ABC producer has sued the broadcaster, alleging he’s owed $290,000 in underpayments, including for working an average 70 hours a week on the documentary series ‘Australian Story’.
Jarryd Hayne supporter accused of spitting at alleged rape victim wins payout from Seven
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A judge has ordered Seven Network to pay $35,000 to a man who said he was defamed by the broadcaster, finding that he “spat towards” but not at the alleged rape victim of rugby league footballer Jarryd Hayne.
Corrs Chambers Westgarth loses head of gender equality to Ashurst
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Ashurst has lured a senior commercial litigation partner from Corrs Chambers Westgarth, who has praised her new firm’s commitment to gender equity.