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Activists drop legal challenge to New Acland coal mine
An environmental group has dropped its court fight over the expansion of the New Acland coal mine in Queensland, saying the case -- which went to the High Court -- had taken a heavy financial toll.
Add-on insurance class action against Allianz settles for $170M
A class action against Allianz over alleged junk add-on insurance has settled for $170 million, with two law firms set to take 25 per cent of the payout under a group costs order. 
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Lander & Rogers faces client lawsuit over $2.9M bill
A former Lander & Rogers client that was hit with a $2.9 million legal bill for work on a construction matter has taken the firm to court, calling its costs disclosures “grossly inadequate”. 
Law firms faced wrath of clients, employees in 2024
Some of Australia's biggest law firms were dragged to court in 2024, facing lawsuits -- and even class actions -- by disgruntled clients and aggrieved employees.
Maker of Crocs Jibbitz settles patent case over alleged knock-offs
Crocs unit Jibbitz has settled its patent dispute against Australian company Bavvaro, which was accused of selling knock-off versions of its shoe accessories. 
No agreement reached in competing Harvey Norman class actions
Law firms running competing consumer class actions against Harvey Norman have failed to reach an agreement to join forces, setting the stage for a multiplicity fight this year. 
Judge slashes contingency fee in Insurance Australia class action
A judge has cut Slater & Gordon's 33% contingency fee in a class action against Insurance Australia, saying it was too high since there was nothing "particularly novel” about the case.
GM hit with class action over allegedly defective Holden transmissions
General Motors is facing a class action over Holden vehicles allegedly fitted with faulty transmission systems over the last 13 years. 
Another judge overturns decision for uncritical copying and pasting
In the latest case of a ruling being reversed for copying and pasting, a judge has quashed the AAT’s decision to cancel a student visa for failing to bring an independent mind to the issues.
Babcock & Brown shareholders can’t stay costs orders in failed 10-year-old case
Shareholders in collapsed financial services firm Babcock & Brown have lost their bid to stay costs orders after losing a ten-year-old dispute.