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Apple, Google engaged in anti-competitive conduct, says judge
In a major win for two class actions and Fortnite maker Epic Games, a judge has found that Apple and Google misused their market power in running app stores and in-app purchase systems.
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Speed of court over VCAT no reason to bypass tribunal in building spat, judge says
A court has ordered a stay of proceedings in a Melbourne property dispute, saying whether it could hear the case "better" than VCAT, as alleged by builder Brocon, was not the point.
Payday lender directors ask High Court to clarify accessorial liability
The directors of payday lenders Cigno and BSF have filed for special leave to appeal a decision that found them liable for unlicensed credit activity, saying the case raises fundamental questions about the scope of accessorial liability.
High Court to weigh reversal of exemplary damages for youth gassed in NT detention
The High Court has agree to weigh in on whether an appeals court erred in overturning $200,000 in exemplary damages awarded to each of four children gassed at Don Dale detention centre in the Northern Territory. 
Rent-to-own business cops $7.4M penalty for breaches of Credit Act
A rental company providing long-term leases for household items has been slugged with a $7.4 million penalty after a court found its loan agreements did not comply with credit laws. 
Murray Darling class action a ‘world away’ from failed climate change case, court told
On the first day of trial, a court has heard a class action over alleged negligent management of water flowing through the Murray Darling system is a “world away” from a climate change class action that recently failed at trial. 
Ex-EY partner accused of promoting tax loss scheme says ATO ‘overreached’
A former EY partner accused of promoting a tax loss scheme has hit back at the ATO’s case on the first day of trial, saying he gave objective advice and the case is an overreach.
IVF provider Genea faces class action investigation over data breach
Fertility services provider Genea is facing a class action investigation over a data breach that led to sensitive patient information being published on the dark web.
Celebrity surgeon loses defamation suit against Nine
A court has ruled that media reports accusing well-known orthopaedic surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis of unethical and profit-driven promotion of an experimental procedure were substantially true, tossing his defamation suit against Fairfax and its owner Nine.  
Ex-iSignthis director to appeal $1M fine, disqualification
Former director of fintech iSignthis, John Karantzis, plans to appeal a ruling that slapped him with a $1 million penalty and disqualification orders for allegedly providing misleading information to shareholders.