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In latest AMP class actions, judge nudges parties away from beauty parade
Class Actions 2019-07-03 3:41 pm By Christine Caulfield

A judge overseeing competing consumer class actions against AMP over superannuation fees said he would be “reluctant” to hold a contest between the two cases, as the applicants in the rival proceedings tell the court they are in talks about possible consolidation.

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ANZ says 7-Eleven class action bid to restrict communications leaves bank ‘in limbo’
Franchises 2019-06-13 3:03 pm By Christine Caulfield

An attempt by applicants in two franchisee class actions against 7-Eleven to limit communications between the convenience store giant and group members ahead of a hearing to approve a confidential settlement with ANZ, the bank that loaned money to the franchisees, unfairly delays approval of the settlement until next year, a court has heard.

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Judge hits funder-backed Appco class action with costs despite ‘no costs’ rule
Class Actions 2019-05-31 5:07 pm By Amelia Birnie

A judge has hit the applicant in a sham contraction class action against Appco with costs for forcing the company to file a defence to a superseded pleading, saying the usual “no costs” rule in Fair Work cases had less force in actions backed by third party litigation funders.

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‘Fantastic, in the true sense of the word’: judge slams Appco class action funder’s 40% cut
Class Actions 2019-05-16 9:19 pm By Amelia Birnie

A judge has raised serious concerns about the proposed commission by the funder behind a $90 million sham contracting class action against fundraiser Appco, slamming as “intuitively wrong” an arrangment that could leave group members pocketing less than half of any recovery.  

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