Perth Airport accuses Airservices Australia of PFAS contamination

Posted on 2022-09-012022-09-02 by Cindy Cameronne

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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.

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Crown could face $100M fine over blank cheque practices

Posted on 2022-09-012022-09-02 by Cat Fredenburgh

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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.

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Fuji Xerox, EY settle suit over $450M accounting scandal

Posted on 2022-09-012022-09-02 by Sam Matthews

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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.

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G&S can’t shield emails about legal advice in suit over Mount Pleasant coal mine

Posted on 2022-09-012022-09-02 by Cindy Cameronne

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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.

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Fonterra wins challenge to patent for vegan dairy product

Posted on 2022-09-012022-09-02 by Sam Matthews

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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.

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NT Stolen Generation class action settles for $50M

Posted on 2022-08-312022-09-01 by Sam Matthews

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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.

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Snap Fitness franchisee loses COVID-19 coverage appeal, but ‘conformity clause’ debate still live

Posted on 2022-08-312022-09-01 by Christine Caulfield

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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.

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Booktopia to pay $6M to settle ACCC case over refunds policy

Posted on 2022-08-312022-09-01 by Christine Caulfield

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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.

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Class action law in WA imminent after bill advances

Posted on 2022-08-312022-09-01 by Christine Caulfield

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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.

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Moore Stephens ex-partner barred from bringing all but one claim against former colleague

Posted on 2022-08-312022-11-23 by Sam Matthews

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A judge has barred a retired Moore Stephens partner from bringing all but a single claim against a former colleague who allegedly failed to account to the partnership for unauthorised profit in excess of $11 million.

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