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UK automotive distributor Inchcape has challenged a judgment that put insurer Chubb on the hook for some but not all of the financial losses stemming from a cyberattack that allegedly caused $4 million in loss.
Judge slams Domino’s for obstructionism in underpayments class action
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A judge has blasted Domino’s for its obstructionism in an underpayments class action and promised to order the pizza franchise giant to hand over information on its stores to facilitate settlement.
Cricket Australia plays COVID card in Seven contract dispute
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Cricket Australia says the COVID-19 pandemic was a force majeure event under its broadcast agreement with the Seven Network, which has sued the sporting governing body over alleged breaches of the deal.
‘Long overdue’ legal costs reform to hit Victorian courts
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A report commissioned by the Supreme Court of Victoria has recommended a massive overhaul to the system for awarding costs in civil proceedings, trashing the “opaque” and “inadequate” scale of costs system.
Royal commission to probe who was behind ‘shameful’ Robodebt program
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Fulfilling a pre-election promise, the Albanese government has announced a royal commission into the controversial Robodebt scheme initiated by the previous federal government, which raised more than $1.7 billion in illegitimate debts from Centrelink recipients.
Barristers’ clerk settles claim she was sacked for working from home
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A barristers’ clerk has reached a confidential agreement with a Melbourne-based chambers to resolve a lawsuit alleging she was fired for wanting to work from home.
Funder comes up short in share transfer dispute
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A joint venture formed to fund class action litigation has lost its bid for declarations against one of its former shareholders after arguing its former bankrupt director “ineffectively” transferred half of his shares.
Australia’s IPH continues growth with acquisition of Canada’s Smart & Biggar
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Australian intellectual property firm IPH has acquired Canada-based Smart & Biggar, positioning both firms to offer clients global IP services.
Class action against Westpac says bank’s discovery not up to Worley standard
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Westpac and the lead applicant in a class action filed in the wake of AUSTRAC proceedings are still battling it out over discovery of evidence three years into the case. And the applicant claims the bank’s discovery protocol fails the new test set by the Full Federal Court earlier this year.
Judge doubts class action’s Kiwi damages claim against a2 Milk
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A consolidated class action’s bid to include claims concerning dairy company a2 Milk’s disclosures to the New Zealand stock exchange is in doubt, despite broad agreement between the parties that the claims can be pursued in Victoria.