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Senior counsel for Super Retail execs withdraws, citing ethical concerns
Senior counsel for two former Super Retail executives has withdrawn on the final day of a hearing in the case, saying it was against his conscience to continue acting.
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High Court deals blow to NSW builders in ruling on new duty of care
The High Court has ruled that NSW builders cannot point fingers at their subcontractors as concurrent wrongdoers for negligent construction defects under the Design and Building Practitioners Act.
Lawyer for Super Retail execs questioned by judge on settlement silence
A judge on Wednesday questioned a solicitor acting for two axed Super Retail executives on his silence about an alleged settlement his clients are seeking to enforce.
Law firms to join forces in class actions against Coles, Woolworths
Two law firms that were set to run competing class actions against Coles and Woolworths over alleged illusory discounts have reached an in-principle agreement to collaborate.
Super Retail can’t back out of ‘solicitor’s handshake’ with former execs, court told
Super Retail is bound by a settlement with two former executives who claim they were axed after complaints about its CEO’s undisclosed relationship with a former HR officer, a court has heard.
‘Big gap’ in digital platform regulation despite new ACCC powers: expert
Proposed new regulations would give the ACCC a boost in targeting anti-competitive conduct by digital platforms, but a “big gap” remains in its powers, an expert told Lawyerly.
Honda must pay dealer $13.6M for contract breaches
A judge has ordered Honda to pay $13.6 million in damages to dealer Brighton Automotive in a suit over the car maker's move away from a dealership model. 
Maker of Crocs Jibbitz accuses company of stepping on its business with fakes
Crocs unit Jibbitz has sued an Australian company that has allegedly been selling knock-off versions of its shoe accessories, claiming damages for patent infringement. 
IG Markets class action may drop conflicted remuneration claims
A class action against online trading platform IG Markets over alleged risky contracts for difference may drop its conflicted remuneration claims after struggling to find a sample group member.
Clients of Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick settle class action
A class action brought by former clients of Melissa Caddick, who were defrauded out of $23 million, have settled their claims against a group of SMSF auditors.