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Judge rejects ‘hopeless’ appeal over Latitude Financial data breach
A self-represented customer of Latitude Financial has lost his bid to challenge a decision throwing out his data breach lawsuit against the non-bank lender after he defaulted on court orders.
‘What’s done is done’: Judge defers penalty hearing in Harvey Norman case
A judge has deferred the question of what penalties Harvey Norman and Latitude Finance should face in a case by ASIC until their appeals are heard, noting the “regrettable” fragmentation of the case. 
Parkerville bushfire victim stuck with Western Power’s settlement offer
A victim of the 2014 Parkerville bushfire can't withdraw acceptance of a settlement offer from Western Power in light of PTSD symptoms which he said affected his judgment.
Prominent Sydney barrister reprimanded after harassment finding
Barrister Charles Waterstreet has been reprimanded and banned from practising for one year after he was found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct for harassing three women.
Uniti cops binding rules from ACCC over ‘take it or leave it’ pricing concerns
The ACCC has slapped fibre network provider Uniti with binding rules of conduct to ensure reasonable terms for retailers, invoking its powers under the telecommunications law for only the second time.
Lawyer who acted for both sides in employment spat struck from roll
A solicitor who acted for both parties in a fight between a company and its director has been struck from the roll, with a court finding his attempt to hide the conduct was “worse than the crime.”
Union launches case against Sydney Trains over alleged pay docking
Sydney Trains faces court action alleging drivers were docked pay after taking part in protected industrial action, amid a protracted dispute over a new enterprise agreement.
AHRC not obliged to mull Ramsay’s arguments in discrimination case: court
Ramsay Healthcare has lost a challenge to a decision that paved the way for a former employee to bring action alleging discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
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Builder CPB sues insurers over coverage for defective CityLink signs
CPB Contractors has sued its insurers for their refusal to cover $9.5 million in costs incurred fixing defective road signs on the CityLink extension in Melbourne.
Appeals challenge declassing orders in COVID-19 insurance class actions
Law firm Gordon Legal has filed appeals after a judge ordered the declassing of several proceedings over COVID-19 business interruption losses.