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Two High Court cases weighing key issues for class action practitioners will likely push the trial in a shareholder proceeding against the collapsed Blue Sky Alternative Investments and auditor EY to early 2026.
Dominique Grubisa’s companies illegally scraped court websites: OAIC
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The OAIC has found two companies connected to wealth guru Dominique Grubisa breached privacy laws by scraping data from court websites for a client lead list used to target vulnerable people.
Court approves landmark $75M detention centre class action settlement
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A judge has given the green light to a $75 million settlement in Tasmania’s first class action, brought against the state by former child detainees of the Ashley Youth Detention Centre.
Burger ad beef between McDonald’s, Hungry Jack’s done
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Fast food giant McDonald’s has resolved its dispute over misleading burger ads by Hungry Jack’s, ending a heated four-year courtroom battle.
Bubble tea chain Chatime fined for underpaying staff
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Bubble tea chain Chatime Australia and its managing director have been fined $132,480 for underpaying employees in its Melbourne and Sydney stores by more than $160,000.
Class action probe accuses union of forcing staff to join Labor Party
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The United Workers Union is facing a class action investigation for allegedly requiring staff to become Labor Party members and volunteer for ALP campaigns.
Travelex wins opposition to blockchain tech company’s trade marks
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International currency exchange company Travelex has won its opposition to three trade marks by blockchain travel company Travelx.
Collapsed Mosaic Brands owes creditors over $245M
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Collapsed fashion retailer Mosaic Group owes creditors over $245 million, according to a report released by the company’s administrators.
Class action firm breaches costs disclosure rules again, fights penalty
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The law firm running a class action against hospitality giant Merivale wants a court to waive a penalty for its failure — once again — to properly disclose its fees.
Court won’t suppress name of barrister accused of sexual harassment
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An Adelaide barrister has lost his bid for suppression and anonymity orders in proceedings arising from a sexual harassment complaint made against him by a junior solicitor.