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‘Regime has provided access to justice’: Judge OKs $56.3M Colonial class action settlement
A judge has signed off on a $56.3 million settlement in a class action against wealth manager Colonial First State that will see Maurice Blackburn earn $14.5 million in costs, saying it was a good example of the class action regime in operation.
Judge signs off on consolidation in a2 Milk class actions
A judge has allowed two law firms to jointly run a consolidated shareholder class action against dairy company a2 Milk, saying the arrangement was in the interests of group members and was "not novel".
ACCC flags competition concerns with Dye & Durham’s $2.9B bid for Link
The ACCC has raised concerns that Canada-based Dye & Durham's proposed $2.9 billion acquisition of technology services provider Link could harm competition in the market for digital conveyancing services.
Judge hits pause on ATO’s bid to sink Jan Cameron tax suit
A judge has hit pause on the ATO's application for summary judgment in proceedings launched by ex-Bellamy's Australia director Jan Cameron seeking declarations that a Carribean-based trust does not owe capital gains tax for selling shares in the baby food maker.
Six judges make Queen’s Birthday Honours List for service to the law
Six judges made this year's Queen's Birthday Honours List for their service to the law and the judiciary.
Law firm seeks 30% cut in EML shareholder class action
The law firm that's running a shareholder class action against payment processing company EML will seek a group costs order for a 30 per cent cut of the suit's proceeds.
Toyota appeals loss in $2B diesel filter class action
Toyota has lodged an appeal of a judgment that could see it owe around $2 billion to 260,000 car owners for selling vehicles with defective diesel filters for more than they were worth.
Gilbert + Tobin lures M&A partner from Squire Patton Boggs
Gilbert + Tobin has wooed a corporate partner from Squire Patton Boggs with significant experience advising on transactions involving heavy hitters in the natural resources sector, including working on a US$15.2 billion rights issue by Rio Tinto.
Tiwi Islanders sue Santos, government over offshore drilling project
Tiwi Islanders have filed a Federal Court challenge to the Barossa offshore gas project, alleging they were not properly consulted about the project, which they say would harm their culture and way of life.
Mills Oakley snags employment law bigwig from King & Wood Mallesons
Mills Oakley has poached a leading employment law partner from King & Wood Mallesons for its growing workplace relations team.