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The WA Court of Appeal has upheld the dismissal of a defamation case after the plaintiff failed to issue a concerns noting before bringing proceedings, resolving a novel question about the application of NSW law in the state.
A judge has fined Queensland mining equipment company Qteq $5 million and chair Simon Ashton a record $1 million for attempting to engage in cartel conduct.
A judge has declined a funder’s bid for a $43 million payout in a class action accusing Colonial First State of charging excessive premiums, saying it was entitled to a 27.5 per cent commission but not $4.5 million for after-the-event insurance.
A judge has approved a $37.35 million settlement in a class action alleging fintech EML Payments failed to promptly disclose anti-money laundering and counter terrorism compliance concerns.
A judge has approved a $50 million settlement in a class action against ANZ and superannuation trustee OnePath, but has slashed by half a proposed $1.76 million deduction for the plaintiff firm's after-the-event insurance.
The Full Court has rejected Medibank's bid to appeal a finding that legal professional privilege did not attach to a Deloitte report commissioned in the wake of a massive data breach.
Construction PRO
A judge has refused to adjourn an appeal over a development application for a new lifestyle precinct in east Brisbane in light of a criminal case over the alleged unlawful use of the same land, opting instead for “careful” case management.
Dumped radio presenter Kyle Sandilands is suing ARN Media over its decision to cancel his 10-year $100 million contract following an on-air spat with long-time co-host Jackie 'O' Henderson.
Former Star CEO Matthias Bekier is seeking leave to appeal a judge's finding that he and the casino operator's former GC breached their duties, while ASIC is mulling a challenge to the court's dismissal of its case against members of the Star board.
Construction PRO
A judge has allowed a development application for a five-storey beach-front apartment building in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, saying it will not impact access to the foreshore.