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Macquarie class action dropped over $321M Shield investment
A judge has approved the discontinuance of one of two class actions on behalf of members of Macquarie Bank's superannuation plan who sunk $321 million in retirement savings into the failed Shield investment fund.
Judge won’t transfer $1.3M negligence claim against Madison Marcus
A NSW Supreme Court judge has refused to transfer a professional negligence case against a law firm from the District Court, despite the alleged damages surpassing the local court's jurisdiction.
APRA to toughen trustee rules after $1B Shield, First Guardian failure
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has released a series of proposals to strengthen superannuation investment governance in the wake of the $1 billion collapse of investment funds Shield and First Guardian.
ASIC to scrutinise AI use by banks
The corporate regulator said Wednesday it would review the banking sector’s use of artificial intelligence to ensure customer protections have not been lost in the rush to adopt AI tools.
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BESIX Watpac, John Holland JV sole bidder for $3.6B Olympic stadium
A joint venture of BESIX Watpac and John Holland has been selected as the sole bidder for the contract to build Brisbane’s new Olympic stadium, one of the biggest construction projects planned ahead of the 2032 Games.
Cochlear hit with shareholder class action over FY26 forecast
Hearing implant manufacturer Cochlear has been hit with a shareholder class action alleging its FY26 profit forecast failed to disclose challenges in its business. 
ACCC takes action against retailers over Black Friday sales
The ACCC has slapped two retailers with infringement notices for 'limited time' Black Friday discounts that in reality continued after the advertised sale period.
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Hall & Wilcox settles lawsuit by Hastie liquidators
Hall & Wilcox has resolved a Federal Court case by the liquidators of Hastie over the law firm's $18.6 million bill for its previous representation of the defunct construction company.
MinterEllison concludes Western Power investigation
Western Power has parted ways with three employees who provided character references for a former manager who was convicted of raping a colleague, following an independent investigation by MinterEllison.
Nominate a young gun for Lawyerly’s Litigation Rising Stars
Lawyerly’s Litigation Rising Stars 2026 series will profile the top barristers and solicitors under 40 whose successes in the area of high-stakes commercial litigation belie their age.