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The wife of the late mining executive Ken Talbot wanted to “destroy” the law firm that advised her husband about his will, a court has found in awarding costs against the widow.
Shareholder class action targets Fletcher Building for ‘misleading’ FY17 forecasts
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Shareholders have brought a class action in Australia against New Zealand-based Fletcher Building, alleging the company failed to disclose material information relating to its construction division.
Kanye West hit with burger shop’s costs after lawsuit thrown out
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Kanye West, now known as Ye, has been ordered to foot the legal bill of a small Melbourne restaurant he sued, after the lawsuit was thrown out due to the artist’s failure to meet a deadline for filing evidence.
Ashurst snags McCullough Robertson partner for employment team
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Ashurst has lured the founding partner of McCullough Robertson’s employment and safety practice to expand its risk advisory offering amid increased regulation in the space.
MACH Energy hits back at Tinkler’s fraud case, mounts strike-out bid
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MACH Energy has hit back at a lawsuit by mining executive Nathan Tinkler’s companies that alleges a former general manager misused confidential information to help MACH buy the lucrative Mount Pleasant coal mine.
Daughter of ex-ATO commissioner found guilty in Plutus tax fraud case
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A jury has found the daughter of a former ATO commissioner guilty for her role in a $105 million tax fraud scheme involving payroll services company Plutus Payroll, a week after her brother and two others were convicted.
Class action firm’s potential profit from Arrium case not relevant to security sum: judge
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A judge overseeing a security dispute in a shareholder class action against KPMG and former directors of Arrium has found that potential profits to the plaintiff law firm running the case under a group costs order is not relevant to determining the quantum of security for costs.
ANZ hit with $10M penalty over $18.5B home loan program
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ANZ has been hit with a $10 million penalty in a case brought by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission alleging the bank’s home loan ‘introducer’ referral program breached credit laws.
Moccona sues Vittoria for selling instant coffee in a jar
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A trade mark stoush between the owners of coffee brands Moccona and Vittoria is “all about whether people think a jar means Moccona”, a court has heard.
Ex-Western Bulldogs player sues AFL, club over concussions
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Retired Western Bulldogs player Liam Picken has filed a lawsuit against the AFL, his former club and two club doctors over the alleged mismanagement of head injuries he says left him unable to pursue a post-football career.