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ACT government wants out of public housing class action
A class action on behalf of public housing tenants who were allegedly forced to relocate is facing a bid for summary judgment by the ACT government, which claims it is not the correct respondent.
Kingfisher Mobile pares claims in $45M lawsuit against Telstra
Contractor Kingfisher Mobile has dropped a claim against Telstra in a $45 million lawsuit alleging the telco breached a November 2022 contract when it engaged a new provider to take over. 
Class action against Fogo Brasilia, law firm faces fight over security after funder pulls out
A class action against restaurant chain Fogo Brasilia and its law firm alleging franchisees were misled about the profitability of their businesses could be shut down, with the lead plaintiff unable to pay security for costs after the funder pulled out, a court has heard.
Fanatics wins timeout amid appeal of loss to AFL merchandise maker
A judge has granted a limited stay of an injunction against US sports merchandise Fanatics after AFL merchandise maker FanFirm won its case alleging the US company knew about its ‘Fanatics’ trade marks.
Isuzu taken to court in latest emissions cheating class action
Isuzu is the latest car maker to be stung with a class action for allegedly using defeat devices to cheat on emissions tests, and many more car makers may find themselves in the crosshairs over the "common practice".
Trader alleges bullying, death threats in unfair dismissal case against CMC Markets
A Sydney trader has brought an unfair dismissal case against CMC Markets, alleging his manager threatened his job and life after he complained about a shortfall in bonuses totalling more than $500,000.
Accenture shuts down reporting of former HR exec’s employment case
Accenture has succeeded in a bid to keep a lid on court documents in a Fair Work claim by a former human resources executive ahead of mediation -- the second recent suppression order of its kind made by the Federal Court.
Second Super Retail whistleblower comes forward, as court rejects bid to redact lawyer’s case
Super Retail Group has lost a bid to suppress parts of a case by former chief legal officer and company secretary Rebecca Farrell, who says she was sacked in May following complaints of corporate goverance issues, as a second senior employee steps up to back her former colleague's claims.
Insurer BCC loses bid to bring ‘moral hazard’ claim in $6B Greensill cases
Bond & Credit Company has lost its bid to bring a new claim in defence to $6 billion proceedings over the collapse of Greensill that alleged the financial services company failed to disclose its "moral hazard" behaviour of being dishonest with insurers.
‘Nonsense’: ATO slams ex-EY partner’s privilege claim over termination advice
A former EY partner who was ousted after the tax office claimed he had promoted a $700,000 tax exploitation scheme has argued he is entitled to claim privilege over communications with the accounting firm's general counsel and an external barrister, despite EY having waived it.