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HWL Ebsworth had legitimate interest in expelling older partner: appeals court
An appeals court has overturned a ruling that HWL Ebsworth invalidly expelled a capital partner in 2020 and rejected claims the firm improperly sought to exclude him from a proposed IPO. 
Judge suppresses Seven reporter’s settled lawsuit for five years
A judge has issued a five-year suppression order over documents in a settled lawsuit by a former Seven journalist, saying the order was necessary to incentivize settlements in similar cases.
Court finds public interest in ACCC’s case continuing against Noni B owner
A court has given the consumer watchdog the OK to pursue its case against Mosaic Brands over alleged misleading delivery times, despite hearing the company will likely be liquidated.
Initial Isuzu class action trial to focus on whether emissions ‘cheat’ device existed
A judge hearing a class action against Isuzu will deal first with whether its cars were fitted with so-called defeat devices, in the latest class action alleging a car maker cheated on emissions tests. 
‘Nonsensical’: Class action slams claim that judge appears biased against corporations
A shareholder class action has slammed as "nonsensical" Fletcher Building’s claim that a judge’s public comments in his previous role at Maurice Blackburn created an appearance of bias against corporate defendants.
Toyota’s rogue communication with class action members comes under fire
Toyota's offer to fix customers' diesel filters has drawn criticism from a class action, which alleges it misled group members into believing a fix would have no bearing on damages they could be owed.
Group members to get half of $42.25M CIMIC class action settlement
Group members will receive no less than 50 per cent of a $42.25 million settlement reached in a shareholder class action against engineering firm CIMIC.
Mastercard won’t be ready for March trial in ACCC case, court hears
Mastercard is staring down costs orders after telling a court it will seek to vacate an upcoming trial date in its fight with the competition regulator after technical difficulties slowed the discovery process. 
Lendlease class action scolded by court for ‘consistent disregard’ for deadlines
The plaintiffs in a shareholder class action against Lendlease have lost their bid for further discovery from the builder, with a judge taking a swipe for their “flagrant" failure to meet deadlines.
Equatorial Launch says former CEO can’t call on $5M in convertible notes
Space company Equatorial Launch Australia, which is facing an unfair dismissal from its former CEO, has told a court that solvency issues mean the former executive cannot call on $5 million in convertible notes.