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Hyundai and Kia have been hit with new class actions alleging the Korean car makers knew of engine issues in cars sold in Australia as far back as 2015.
Consumers would have right to sue for privacy breaches under proposed reforms
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The Attorney-General has proposed an overhaul of Australia’s privacy laws that would allow consumers to sue for Privacy Act breaches and bring in an EU-style right to be forgotten.
Hall & Wilcox poaches finance partner from Baker McKenzie
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Hall & Wilcox has lured a Baker & McKenzie veteran and renewables specialist to lead its Sydney finance practice.
Saga of common fund orders ripe for return to High Court
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The question of power to make a common fund order at the end of a class action was no longer a hypothetical one and it was time to send the issue to the Full Federal Court. That’s what the 7-Eleven class action judge was told 15 months ago but he failed to heed the advice, resulting in a court deeply divided and funders clamouring for reform.
Whitehaven coal mine extension illogical amid ‘deadly’ climate crisis, court told
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The NSW Independent Planning Commission’s decision to approve an extension for Whitehaven’s Narrabi coal mine was “legally illogical” amid current knowledge of the “extraordinary and deadly” impact of climate change, a court has heard.
Unions win High Court challenge to NSW campaign spending limits
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The High Court has thrown out laws that banned unions and other third parties from spending more than $20,000 on political campaigns ahead of a New South Wales state election in March.
Magistrate’s refusal to allow note-taking in courtroom showed possible bias, judge finds
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A local court magistrate showed apprehended bias by not allowing a self-represented plaintiff to take notes during cross-examination, a judge has found.
Pitcher Partners loses bid to stay suit over Zap Fitness buy-back
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Pitcher Partners has failed to stay a Federal Court suit alleging the accounting firm failed to properly advise former Zap Fitness owner Bective Enterprises on a troubled share buy-back scheme, in light of a Supreme Court bid by another key player to shut the case down.
Sydney Flames wins fast-tracked hearing in Shane Heal’s adverse action suit
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The Sydney Flames has secured an expedited hearing in a Fair Work case filed by basketball great and former head coach Shane Heal.
ASIC to keep up scrutiny of crypto assets, greenwashing in 2023
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s has detailed its enforcement priorities for 2023, which include a continued focus on predatory lending, crypto-assets and greenwashing.