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The competition regulator has delayed its final decision on whether to approve ANZ’s $4.9 billion acquisition of Queensland-based Suncorp, after expressing worries the tie-up could stifle the growth of smaller banks.
Vitamin boss barred from ‘mocking’ influencer Jessica Sepel
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A judge has ordered the owner of vitamin brand Life Botanics to refrain from “vilifying, denigrating, disparaging or mocking” rival JSHealth, owned by influencer Jessica Sepel.
Peter van Onselen hit with Ten’s costs after losing contract case
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A judge has hit former Network Ten political editor Peter van Onselen with costs, after finding he breached a non-disparagement clause in an agreement with the broadcaster by criticising his old employer in an article written for The Australian.
Piper Alderman nabs Holding Redlich real estate partner
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Piper Alderman has strengthened its real estate team, appointing a former Holding Redlich partner to its Brisbane office.
Saddled with resigning judge’s unfinished case, colleague spares no feelings
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A judge has resigned before delivering judgment in litigation that went to trial in 2020, and the colleague assigned the unenviable task of issuing a ruling has taken a swipe at his departing peer, noting the absence of medical or other evidence to explain her “unwillingness” to see the case through.
Calling all aspiring judges: AG taking resumes for the bench
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In a first for the Australian judiciary, the federal government announced Friday it is commencing an open hiring process for new judges, with public job advertisements seeking expressions of interest for appointments to the Federal Court of Australia and Federal Circuit and Family Court.
Underpayments class action launched against NSW by Sydney Trains staff
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The NSW government has been hit with a class action by Sydney Trains operations staff alleging a “systemic pattern” of underpayment and overwork.
Fairfax wants Seven, Herbert Smith Freehills emails in Ben Roberts-Smith case
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Seven Network and law firms Herbert Smith Freehills and Addisons are fighting Fairfax’s bid for communications relating to Ben Roberts-Smith’s unsuccessful defamation case, as the publisher seeks its significant defence costs.
Judge orders ‘soft’ class closure in flex commissions class actions
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Save (1) Please login to bookmark Close Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Westpac, Macquarie and ANZ have won soft class closure orders ahead of mediation in three class actions over flexible commissions schemes after a judge found they will improve the chances of settlement. In a judgment handed down on Thursday, Victoria Supreme…
Court throws out decision on nuclear waste facility location
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A court has set aside former Federal Minister for Resources Keith Pitt’s decision to develop a nuclear waste facility in Napandee in South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, saying a fair-minded observer may have perceived that Pitt was biased in selecting the site over two other proposed locations.