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Grant Thornton and former director Bradley Taylor appeared in court Thursday, facing charges of failing to ensure the 2018 audit of fintech firm iSignthis was conducted in accordance with auditing standards.
Perth Airport accuses Airservices Australia of PFAS contamination
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The operator of Perth Airport has sued government-owned Airservices Australia for allegedly contaminating the airport’s groundwater, which flows into the Swan River, through the use of toxic firefighting foam.
Crown could face $100M fine over blank cheque practices
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Crown Resorts could be on the hook for a record $100 million fine after Victoria’s gambling regulator brought new disciplinary proceedings accusing the casino of allowing gamblers to exchange bank or blank cheques for gambling chips.
Fuji Xerox, EY settle suit over $450M accounting scandal
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Fuji Xerox and Ernst & Young have settled a lawsuit over $450 million in alleged accounting irregularities that also ensnared an EY partner and two senior Fuji executives.
G&S can’t shield emails about legal advice in suit over Mount Pleasant coal mine
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Engineering services firm G&S has lost a bid to shield emails about “the need to obtain legal advice” in a $270 million dispute with the operator of a NSW open-cut coal mine.
Fonterra wins challenge to patent for vegan dairy product
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IP Australia has rejected the patent application of animal-free dairy and protein company Perfect Day, following a challenge by New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra.
NT Stolen Generation class action settles for $50M
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A landmark class action on behalf of over 1,700 family members and deceased estates of the Northern Territory Stolen Generations has reached a $50.45 million settlement with the federal government.
Snap Fitness franchisee loses COVID-19 coverage appeal, but ‘conformity clause’ debate still live
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An appeals court has dismissed a challenge brought by a Snap Fitness franchisee to a ruling that found insurer Lloyd’s could rely on a conformity clause in its policy to deny business interruption coverage to the NSW gym for losses related to COVID-19.
Booktopia to pay $6M to settle ACCC case over refunds policy
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Online book retailer Booktopia has agreed to a $6 million penalty to resolve action brought by the consumer regulator alleging its refund policy was misleading.
Class action law in WA imminent after bill advances
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Western Australia is set to become the fifth state in Australia that allows lawyers to launch class actions, after a bill permitting representative proceedings advanced in the state parliament’s upper house.