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ASIC has secured an interim injunction against financial adviser Ferras Merhi, whose network of advisers is accused of leading thousands of clients to invest $526 million into two failed funds.
Film producer’s behavior made Rebel Wilson ‘uneasy’, court told
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Actor and director Rebel Wilson says she was bullied by producers on her directorial debut ‘The Deb’ after she complained about the film’s budget and conduct toward the lead actress that made her “uneasy”.
Jones Day snags leading class actions lawyer from Herbert Smith Freehills
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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.
No AI mining exception to copyright law, Albanese government says
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A text and data mining exception for artificial intelligence will not be among reforms to Australia’s copyright laws, the Albanese government has confirmed.
‘A call to arms’: ADF hit with class action alleging systemic sexual violence
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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.
JB Hi-Fi can’t get closure in class action over ‘worthless’ warranties
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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.
EY partner terminated over bar fight loses lawsuit
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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.
Ceerose loses challenge to report in defects fight over lux Sydney high-rise
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The builder and developer of Sydney’s ‘The Eliza’ apartment building have lost their challenge to a referee report that found it was reasonable for the owners to block them from rectifying defects.
Rebel Wilson continues to ‘unapologetically defame’ actress, court told
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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.
Perth’s Eastpoint Plaza owner hits back at copyright suit over office designs
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The owner of Perth’s Eastpoint Plaza has denied infringing the copyright for office suite drawings by design firm HUB Interiors, saying the firm provided it with a licence and knew the plans might form part of its leasing arrangements with tenants.