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Law firms warned about delay in filing competing Harvey Norman class actions
As two class actions against Harvey Norman try to hash out a deal before competing to run the litigation, a judge has issued a warning to other law firms mulling their own actions.
Seven wants Spotlight reporter’s ‘salacious’ claims kept out of the media
Seven has sought a suppression order over former Spotlight reporter Amelia Saw's workplace claim against the TV network, arguing publicity would impede settlement negotiations. 
‘Audacious fraud’: Banks win $500M case against Forum Finance directors
Westpac and two other lenders have won their cases alleging they were scammed out of $500 million in loans to the Forum group of companies.
Enviro group’s case against Brunswick Heads developer blows out
A judge is concerned to manage prejudice to Clarence Property amid a barrage of evidence filed by an environmental group in its challenge to a Brunswick Heads development.
Judge’s ‘past life’ comments on class action reform no basis for recusal, court told
A bid to disqualify a judge who spoke publicly about proposed reforms to class action law from hearing a class action against Fletcher Building is out of touch with reality, a court has heard.
Full Court asked to clarify ‘authorised rep’ in ASIC crypto appeal
ASIC has appealed a decision in its mostly successful case against the issuer of the Qoin crypto coin, challenging an "important" finding on authorised representatives of AFSL holders. 
Court stays Clive Palmer’s challenge to ASIC examination
The CDPP and ASIC have succeeded in staying Clive Palmer’s case challenging the lawfulness of a seven-year-old examination, with a judge finding it would fragment criminal cases against the mining magnate.
With new self-funding model, class action firm’s promise to pay Macquarie’s costs not enough
With its new business model of self-funding class actions, Maurice Blackburn can't get by with an undertaking to indemnify Macquarie for its costs if a case over flex commissions fails.
Solicitors can stay on case against Super Retail despite conflict of interest
Super Retail has lost its bid to restrain Harmers Workplace Lawyers from acting for two former executives, despite a judge finding the firm had a conflict of interest.
HSU secretary can’t use union funds for legal defence
A judge has restrained Health Services Union secretary Diana Asmar from using union cash to fund her defence against allegations of illegitimate reimbursements at the union's Victorian branch.