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Supreme Court of Victoria singled out in report on judicial harassment
Courts 2022-10-18 3:17 pm By Sam Matthews

The Supreme Court of Victoria has been called out in a report into sexually inappropriate behavior and bullying by judges as an “extremely hierarchical” workplace that has all the risk factors for harassment.

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Sanofi challenges Amgen’s patents for cholesterol-lowering antibodies
Intellectual Property 2022-10-18 5:23 pm By Sam Matthews

French drug giant Sanofi has appealed a decision giving American biopharmaceutical company Amgen the go-ahead for its patents for a cholesterol-lowering antibody that could be used to treat heart disease, diabetes, stroke and Alzheimerā€™s.

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Equity Trustees sues investment firm over currency hedge trades
Financial Services 2022-10-17 11:30 pm By Sam Matthews

Equity Trustees has sued asset manager Tactical Global Management seeking millions in compensation for losses allegedly stemming from over-hedging trades.

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Ultiqa slapped with $900,000 penalty for timeshare sales tactics
Competition & Consumer Protection 2022-10-17 2:42 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has ordered timeshare company Ultiqa Lifestyle Promotions to pay a $900,000 penalty for cornering consumers into investing thousands in a timeshare scheme that many could not afford.

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ASIC issues stop orders on Holon crypto funds pitched to retail investors
Cryptocurrency 2022-10-17 3:02 pm By Sam Matthews

The corporate regulator has placed interim stop orders on three crypto funds distributed by Holon Investments Australia Limited, citing the need to protect investors from sinking money into funds that may be too risky and speculative.

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NAB defeats unconscionable conduct case by vehicle finance brokerage
Financial Services 2022-10-14 9:40 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has tossed a brokerā€™s lawsuit against NAB and its former subsidiary FAST, finding the bank was entitled to terminate its accreditation over the use of a banned brokerā€™s trail book.

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ANZ close to settling class action over ‘junk’ add-on insurance
Class Actions 2022-10-14 4:06 pm By Sam Matthews

Insurer QBE has settled a class action over ANZ’s sale of allegedly worthless add-on insurance, and the applicants are ā€œhopefulā€ that the bank and two other named insurers will soon reach a deal to resolve the claims against them.

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Court sides with Deicorp in $90M suit over sale of properties in Sydney’s Castle Hill
Real Estate 2022-10-14 4:37 pm By Sam Matthews

Property developer Deicorp has secured a win in a lawsuit brought by a Hong Kong real estate billionaire after Deicorp reneged on a $45 million property deal, with a judge finding the purchaser failed to properly nominate its special purpose vehicle under the contract for sale.

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Judge doubts power to vary Sims class action funding agreement
Securities 2022-10-13 10:19 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge weighing a $29.5 million settlement in a class action against recycling company Sims Limited has questioned the courtā€™s power to vary the funding agreement between the applicant and funder, which seeks to pass on its insurance costs to group members as well as recoup costs and earn a commission.

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Hillsong ordered to file overdue defence in whistleblower suit alleging financial misconduct
Employment 2022-10-13 2:42 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has ordered Hillsong to file its defence to a lawsuit alleging extensive financial misconduct by the megachurch, including that it funnelled donations through US bank accounts to skirt Australian charity regulations.

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