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The State of Victoria has been hit with a class action for its allegedly negligent handling of its hotel quarantine program, which is believed to be responsible for the state’s second wave of coronavirus cases.
In a first, judge says emoji ‘reasonably capable’ of being defamatory
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In what is believed to be a first in Australia, a judge hearing a defamation case between two Sydney lawyers has found that an emoji is capable of carrying a defamatory imputation.
‘Dishonest behaviour’: Adani ordered to pay $106M after misleading court in port dispute
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A court has ordered a subsidiary of Indian conglomerate Adani Group to pay more than $106 million to four coal mining companies after finding the mining company engaged in “dishonest behaviour” and misled the court.
Insurance docs sought amid fears Ardent Leisure lacks assets to meet $310M class action
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The lead applicant in a shareholder class action against Dreamworld owner Ardent Leisure over a 2016 tragedy in which four people died following a ride malfunction is seeking access to the company’s insurance documents, amid fears the theme park operator lacks assets to meet the estimated $310 million lawsuit.
‘Completely unsatisfactory’: Arasor class action applicant hit with costs for ‘overstated’ claims
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The lead applicant in a securities class action against the directors and auditors of laser technology firm Arasor has been hit with costs for its “completely unsatisfactory” conduct in its failed pursuit of over $508,000 in legal costs spent in disputes with the ATO and funder International Litigation Partners.
Ripple blocked from advertising to Australians in PayID trade mark dispute
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A court has issued an order restraining US blockchain company Ripple Labs from advertising its PayID system to Aussies, two days after the company agreed to geoblock its website within Australia.
Glencore wins appeal in shipping fee fight with Port of Newcastle
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Mining giant Glencore has won its appeal over access charges to Port of Newcastle shipping channels used to export coal from the Hunter Valley.
ASIC takes Linchpin Capital directors to court over mismanaged investment funds
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has brought legal proceedings against four directors of Linchpin Capital Group, the latest action over the financial services firm that allegedly funnelled $11 million of investor funds into unauthorized business and personal loans.
Judge recuses himself from patent spat over Melbourne parking detector
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A judge has stepped aside from a patent lawsuit brought by tech firm Vehicle Monitoring Systems over a parking system used by the City of Melbourne after finding there may be a “genuine perception” that he could not approach the case with an open mind.
Biz lobby group urges senators not to block litigation funding rules
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Business lobby association Ai Group is calling on federal crossbench senators to oppose a move by Labor to block litigation funding rules introduced by the Morrison government aimed at curbing class actions.