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A Baker McKenzie partner specialising in M&A and private equity has made the jump to Johnson Winter Slattery.
Judge ‘affronted’ by NT remote housing class action solicitor’s affidavit
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A judge has disregarded submissions by a class action solicitor appearing to critique the court’s exercise of its procedural powers, “affronted” that the lawyer seemed to suggest she needed to be “educated”.
WA appeals court upholds toss of defamation suit over lack of concerns notice
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The WA Court of Appeal has upheld the dismissal of a defamation case after the plaintiff failed to issue a concerns noting before bringing proceedings, resolving a novel question about the application of NSW law in the state.
Qteq chair hit with record $1M penalty for attempted cartel conduct
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A judge has fined Queensland mining equipment company Qteq $5 million and chair Simon Ashton a record $1 million for attempting to engage in cartel conduct.
Class action silk pleads guilty over Banksia counsel fees
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Former silk Norman O’Bryan has pleaded guilty in a criminal case over his role as senior counsel for the Banksia Securities class action.
Petrol companies could face $100M penalty for pricing misconduct
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The federal government has proposed doubling penalties against petrol companies for pricing misconduct to $100 million, as conflict in the Middle East causes prices to skyrocket.
Woolworths seeks more details in exec’s overwork, discrimination case
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Woolworths says it wants more information about an executive’s lawsuit alleging she faced excessive workloads and discrimination after she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer.
ACCC, Meta in discovery standoff in crypto ad scam case
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A judge has asked the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and Meta to resolve their standoff over document discovery in a case over scam cryptocurrency ads on Facebook.
Trike maker locked in recall fight with Target wants to withdraw admission
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Israel-based Smart Trike is seeking to withdraw its admission that it supplied noncompliant convertible strollers to the Australian market in a fight with distributor Target over a recall of the products.
In blow to class action, judge finds Alucobond cladding could be used safely
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A class action has failed to prove 3A Composites and Halifax Vogel misled consumers about allegedly flammable Alucobond cladding, with a judge finding developers and others were responsible for ensuring that it was safely used.