AI
Microsoft deliberately concealed AI-free 365 plan, ACCC claims
The ACCC has taken Microsoft to court, alleging the software giant misled 2.7 million customers of its 365 product suite into believing they had to subscribe to its AI assistant Copilot, knowing they were sceptical of the new product.
Business of Law
Jones Day snags leading class actions lawyer from Herbert Smith Freehills
Jones Day has poached a top class actions lawyer from Herbert Smith Freehills who has worked on some of the country's largest representative proceedings over the course of her 17-year career.
Class Actions
‘A call to arms’: ADF hit with class action alleging systemic sexual violence
The federal government has been hit with a landmark class action seeking redress for women allegedly subjected to systemic sexual violence, harassment and discrimination while employed at the Australian Defence Force.
Class Actions
JB Hi-Fi can’t get closure in class action over ‘worthless’ warranties
JB Hi-Fi has lost its bid for soft class closure orders in a class action on behalf of eight million customers, with a judge finding it would likely lead to conflicts of interest and a "post-settlement wave" of late registrations.
Employment
EY partner terminated over bar fight loses lawsuit
An Ernst & Young tax partner who was terminated from the partnership over his involvement in a bar fight has lost his lawsuit against the firm, with a judge finding the partnership agreement extended to private conduct.
Defamation
Rebel Wilson continues to ‘unapologetically defame’ actress, court told
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson, who faces a defamation case by actress Charlotte MacInnes over social media posts, continues to "unapologetically defame" MacInnes, the Federal Court heard Friday.
Financial Services
RAMS ordered to pay $20M penalty in ASIC case
Defunct Westpac home loan unit RAMS has been hit with a $20 million penalty after admitting to widespread misconduct at its franchises over a four-year period.
M&A
ACCC won’t fight $75M Cuscal, Indue tie-up
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has cleared the way for ASX-listed Cuscal's to acquire payment facilitation supplier Indue, saying it was unlikely to substantially lessen competition.
Insurance
Clyde & Co lures insurance lawyer back from Gilchrist Connell
Clyde & Co has boosted its corporate insurance offering, welcoming back solicitor Yvonne Lam after her stint at Gilchrist Connell.
ASIC
ASIC seeks injunction against adviser linked to $520M in Shield, First Guardian investments
ASIC wants an injunction against a financial adviser whose "honey pot" marketing allegedly led to 6,000 clients pumping over $520 million into the collapsed Shield and First Guardian funds.
