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Carnival class action over norovirus outbreaks faces strike out, declassing bids
A class action against Carnival over norovirus outbreaks on its Sun Princess cruise ship is facing a strike out bid, with the cruise operator also flagging a declassing application down the line.
Former ANZ unit says ASIC should ask bank for info in fees for no service case
A judge has rejected arguments by superannuation trustee OnePath Custodians that the corporate regulator must look to former parent company ANZ for evidence in its fees for no service case.
Merivale slams class action’s bid for second opt out notice to workers
Hospitality giant Merivale is contesting a bid by the applicant in a $129 million underpayments class action to issue a second opt out notice to employees, which it said was an attempt to ensure group members “take an interest” in the proceedings.
Judge stays Victorian suit over alleged conspiracy to undermine HungryPanda’s EASI acquisition
A judge has stayed an Australian lawsuit filed by food delivery service HungryPanda against competitor Fantuan over the acquisition delivery platform EASI until a related UK lawsuit is resolved, amid a fight for control of the local Asian food delivery market.
Star Entertainment pleads guilty to Queensland gambling law violations
Star Entertainment has pleaded guilty in Queensland to seven charges of allowing the purchase of gambling chips with a credit card, months after being with a $100 million fine for violating the state's gambling laws.
High Court to hear class action waiver challenge in Ruby Princess case
The High Court has granted leave to the applicant in a class action against Carnival PLC to appeal a ruling that upheld a class action waiver in tickets bought by foreign passengers on the ill-fated Ruby Princess in 2020.
Class action judge concerned about Colonial ‘siphoning’ $655M to CBA
A judge overseeing a class action against Colonial First State Investments has raised concerns about a $655 million dividend to CBA, questioning whether group members' recovery could be in danger.
High Court to hear Qld council’s appeal in class action by waterfront property owners
The High Court has granted special leave to a Queensland council to challenge a ruling ordering it to repay owners of waterfront properties tens of thousands of dollars spent on an invalid canal maintenance levy.
‘Got any gear’: Court releases Lehrmann texts on day Higgins rape claims aired
Accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann texted friends "you got any gear" and "need bags" on the day former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins went public with rape allegations on an episode of The Project.
With ‘hesitation’, judge OKs $300M settlement in J&J class actions
A judge has approved a $300 million settlement in two pelvic mesh class actions against Johnson & Johnson and unit Ethicon -- the largest settlement in the history of Australian product liability group proceedings -- but a $100 million deduction for legal costs has yet to get the greenlight.