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Judge calls on ASIC, Austal to make ‘good faith’ effort to limit scope of privilege claims
A judge has ordered ASIC and defence shipbuilder Austal to try to narrow the scope of documents at the centre of the regulator's case challenging the company's claims of legal professional privilege.
Funder wants 25% of recovery in class action over ‘illusory’ vehicle warranties
The funder behind a class action against a unit of car leasing company McMillan Shakespeare for allegedly engaging in unfair tactics when selling car warranties is seeking a 25 per cent cut of any settlement reached in the case.
ACCC says five landmark cases against Google, Facebook ‘well advanced’
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is preparing to launch five ground-breaking court cases against internet behemoths Google and Facebook, the regulator's chair, Rod Sims, said Tuesday.
Judge orders release of emails by lawyer who told ex-Secure Logic exec to destroy computer files
A judge has ruled that a former executive of cyber security firm Secure Logic Group, who took advice from a lawyer to destroy the contents of a personal computer that allegedly contained confidential infomation from the company, has waived legal professional privilege over the communication.
Spruson & Ferguson nabs of counsel from Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick
IP boutique Spruson & Ferguson has lured former Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick patent attorney Ken Bolton to join the firm's Sydney office as of counsel.
Old rivals, hungry new players power class action market
Lawyerly's inaugural class action report shows one plaintiffs firm dominating the field, running more than twice the active class actions as its nearest rivals. But a group of capable and ambitious firms are nipping at its heels.
Full Court docket stacked with class action appeals
The Full Federal Court is set to hear appeals in four class actions in the August sitting, giving the court a chance to address important issues, including cost-capping in joint class actions and security for costs in unfunded cases. Here, we give you the run-down on each of the upcoming challenges.
Gaming regulator launches inquiry into James Packer’s Crown shares sale
The NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority will hold a public inquiry with the powers of a royal commission to examine James Packer's proposed sale of Crown Resorts shares to gaming mogul Lawrence Ho's Melco Resorts & Entertainment.
HealthEngine accused of hiding negative reviews, selling patient data to insurers
Online healthcare platform HealthEngine is facing legal action by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, accused of hiding 17,000 negative reviews, altering thousands of other reviews and selling patient's personal data to insurers.
Power giant AGL taken to court by energy regulator over South Australia blackout
The Australian Energy Regulator has launched legal action against energy giant AGL and three wind farm subsidiaries over a statewide blackout in South Australia three years ago.