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ASIC appeals strike-out failure in Clive Palmer case
ASIC 2025-09-11 11:23 pm By Cindy Cameronne

ASIC is trying again to strike out mining magnate Clive Palmer’s case over examinations conducted by the corporate regulator, after a judge found the case was sufficiently clear. 

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ASIC looks to strike out Clive Palmer’s ‘incredibly weak’ case
ASIC 2025-08-22 11:55 pm By Andy Sidler

ASIC is again seeking to strike out mining magnate Clive Palmer’s lawsuit over examinations conducted by the regulator, with Palmer claiming the pleadings are “crystal clear”.

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Cudeco class action judge threatens to set trial down if KPMG settlement not finalised
Class Actions 2025-08-19 3:02 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge hearing a class action over the collapse of mining company Cudeco has questioned why, despite an in-principle settlement being reached with auditor KPMG, the parties have not sought to formally dismiss the claim. 

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High Court to weigh reversal of exemplary damages for youth gassed in NT detention
Appeals 2025-08-12 11:02 pm By Andy Sidler

The High Court has agree to weigh in on whether an appeals court erred in overturning $200,000 in exemplary damages awarded to each of four children gassed at Don Dale detention centre in the Northern Territory. 

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Mercedes-Benz dealers take $650M case to High Court
Franchises 2025-08-01 11:52 pm By Christine Caulfield

Mercedes-Benz dealers are pressing on with their $650 million battle over the luxury car maker’s move to a fixed-priced agency model, taking their case to the High Court.

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Maurice Blackburn prevails in Hyundai, Kia class action beauty parade
Class Actions 2025-07-23 11:55 pm By Sam Matthews

A judge has awarded carriage of class actions against Hyundai and Kia to Maurice Blackburn after declining to allow a sixth offer by competing firm Banton Group, saying re-bids outside the orderly process of carriage fights must be “carefully assessed”.

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‘Cheaper isn’t better’: Firm takes on rival’s lower rate in Hyundai, Kia carriage fight
Class Actions 2025-06-30 11:17 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A law firm fighting for carriage of class actions against Hyundai and Kia has argued competing proceedings with a lower funding rate should not have a leg up, saying the rival firm’s budget was a “fantasy”.

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Judge rejects bid to declass ‘junk’ insurance class action
Class Actions 2025-06-25 11:24 pm By Andy Sidler

A judge has dismissed applications by mortgage broker Lendi Group and insurer ALI Group to declass a group proceeding over allegedly worthless mortgage insurance, saying it would be more efficient for the claims to advance as a class action. 

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Full Court to weigh in on misfeasance in public office in Clive Palmer appeal
Public Corruption 2025-06-10 11:40 pm By Andy Sidler

A judge has found Clive Palmer’s appeal of a judgment striking out his lawsuits against former ASIC chair James Shipton raises important questions about what’s required to advance a claim of misfeasance in public office and should be heard by the Full Court. 

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‘Low quantum’ junk insurance class action to leave group members with ‘almost nothing’, court told
Class Actions 2025-06-03 11:28 pm By Andy Sidler

Mortgage broker Lendi Group and insurer ALI Group want to declass a junk insurance class action, telling a judge that even in a successful scenario, the more than 13,000 group members will be left to share only $2.5 million. 

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