Financial crimes watchdog AUSTRAC is investigating whether three companies in the Bell Financial Group have contravened anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing rules.
An appeals court grilled counsel for the ACCC on the first day of a hearing challenging the dismissal of its case over a NSW government deal to privatise two ports, calling on the lawyer to spell out how the state was alleged to be in competition with the consortium that took over the ports.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has raised concerns about a proposed takeover of NSW-based pet drug maker Jurox by US animal health giant Zoetis.
In a boost to securities class actions, the High Court has ruled that directors of collapsed companies can be subjected to public examination by shareholders wanting to bring civil proceedings.
A lawyer whose conduct in the Banksia Securites class action was said to have left a stain on the integrity of the legal profession has secured a temporary stay of a decision by Victoria’s legal watchdog to disqualify him from practicing law for four years.
Evidence of anxiety felt by 7-Eleven franchisees leading class actions against the convenience store giant was relevant to whether the funder could earn a $25 million commission from the proceeds of a settlement, a court has heard.
Online book retailer Booktopia has admitted it scrapped a term requiring two days’ notice of damaged or incorrect books, but rejects claims by the ACCC that the policy resulted in a systematic refusal to refund customers.
A settlement agreement in a shareholder class action against GetSwift may be scrapped as the applicant seeks more information as to whether the logistics company is solvent or about to go under.
A class action waiver in the terms and conditions of tickets purchased by US passengers embarking on the fateful Ruby Princess cruise at the height of the first COVID-19 wave was neither unfair nor onerous, an appeals court has heard.
MinterEllison has appointed former Reed Smith partner Simon Harvey to join its infrastructure, construction and property practice.