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Its evidence was ruled inadmissible and it briefed new counsel, but that doesn’t entitle the owners corporation of a Sydney apartment building to more details of Max Build’s contract case, a judge has said.
GrainCorp resolves bid for personal costs against class action solicitor
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Agricultural giant Graincorp has resolved an application for personal costs against a solicitor, which it sought after trial in a class action over alleged noise and odour pollution from a Victorian factory was vacated and an in-principle settlement did not proceed.
ACCC takes HelloFresh, Youfoodz to court over alleged subscription traps
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The ACCC has filed proceedings against home meal delivery giants HelloFresh and Youfoodz, seeking compensation for tens of thousands of customers who were allegedly charged a fee after cancelling their subscriptions.
Academic axed for touching student’s hair wins job back
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The Fair Work Commission has ordered the reinstatement of an academic who was found to have been unfairly sacked by SAE Institute after touching a female student’s hair.
Bupa class action dodges summary dismissal application
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A class action against Bupa alleging the aged care provider failed to provide promised levels of care to residents can proceed, with a judge finding the case is not “fatally flawed”.
Legal community condemns Bondi terrorist attack, extends support
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The Australian legal community has condemned a terror attack at a Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration on Sunday, where 16 people were killed, and extended counseling services to its members.
Woolworths to fight latest staff underpayments class action
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Woolworths confirmed Monday it was facing another class action linked to employee underpayments, and has vowed to defend itself against the claims.
Defamation lawyer must replead parts of defence to barrister’s case over fees
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A barrister who is suing solicitor Rebekah Giles over fees for work on a defamation case against Nine has been partially successful in her bid to strike out sections of Giles’ defence.
Atanaskovic Hartnell can’t appeal stay of costs win against media mogul
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Law firm Atanaskovic Hartnell can’t appeal a stay of a costs order in its dispute with media mogul Bruce Gordon, with an appeals court saying disputes fuelled by their “mutual animus” should not be encouraged.
iPhone note counts as businessman’s will, appeals court says
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An appeals court has found a note left on the iPhone of a late businessman with an estate worth over $13 million counts as his last will and testament.