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Judge says exec’s suit against Westpac a ‘private dispute’, suppresses case docs
Characterising a settled lawsuit by a Westpac senior executive alleging employment breaches as a "private" matter, a judge has made broad confidentiality orders that bar public access to the case.
Lendlease can’t get ex-Greenwoods partner’s damages evidence before mediation
Lendlease, which is facing claims by a former Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills partner over its alleged "aggressive taxation position", has failed in its bid for orders that evidence of the partner's alleged loss be filed before mediation.
Uber class action judge to appoint contradictor team to advise on objections to $272M settlement
The judge considering a $272 million settlement in class actions against Uber will appoint a pair of contradictors to advise her on the hundreds of objections lobbed against the agreement.
Super Retail hit with Fair Work complaints by former senior executives
Two former executives of Rebel Sports owner Super Retail Group have filed action in the Fair Work Commission alleging contraventions related to their dismissal from the company.
‘Dispute can’t continue’: Judge rejects law firm’s delay bid in costs dispute with client
A judge has rejected a Sydney law firm's bid for an adjournment in a costs dispute with a former client, saying the spat "cannot be permitted to continue".
High Court asked to weigh plea for Australians in Syrian refugee camp
A human rights group is continuing its fight for the release of Australians held in a Syrian refugee camp, bringing its case for a writ of habeas corpus to the High Court.
APRA cuts $1B Westpac risk capital requirement in half
Pointing to Westpac's progress in risk governance since it was targeted by AUSTRAC for systemic failures five years ago, the prudential watchdog has said it will halve a $1 billion capital requirement.
Class action filings set for lowest year in decade, law firm report says
The number of new class actions so far this year has fallen short of recent years, and not a single shareholder proceeding has been lodged in 2024 to date, according to a new report.
Slater & Gordon admits to staff underpayments of at least $300,000
Plaintiff law firm Slater & Gordon has admitted to a payroll error affecting at least 100 current and former employees that has resulted in underpayments of at least $300,000.
Judge gives law firm tough time over extra costs to distribute BSA class action settlement
A law firm has secured more funds to cover the cost of distributing a $20 million settlement reached in a class action against telco contractor BSA, but not as much as it wanted, with a judge saying the firm would have been stuck with its initial estimate if the administration gig had been put out to tender.