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Two Credit Suisse funds and UBS on Monday lost a battle to shield documents in sprawling litigation over the collapse of trade financier Greensill, failing in their arguments that production of the material ran afoul of Swiss and Luxembourg law.
Lander & Rogers has elevated 10 senior lawyers to the partnership ranks, including five in the law firm's insurance and litigation team.
A WA insurance broker has brought a $3 million case against insurance broking network Steadfast Group as well as insurers QBE and Allianz, alleging they engaged in anti-competitive conduct in the market for insurance broking services in Australia.
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A judge has granted Hassall Developments' bid to join insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher to a lawsuit against QBE over an $80 million special risks policy after “serious defects” were allegedly found in its Imperial Towers development in Parramatta.
Insurer Allianz Australia has been unsuccessful in an application to limit Uniting Church's coverage for historical sexual misconduct claims to $15 million under a professional indemnity policy.
Lender White Oak may argue that settlement communications in proceedings over the collapse of supply chain finance company Greensill were in furtherance of fraud and should be turned over, after partially succeeding in a privilege fight with insurers BCC Trade Credit and Tokio Marine.
A class action over alleged flammable Vitrabond building cladding has secured an adjournment until after a court hears from the parties in an unsuccessful case against Alucobond maker 3A.
The ACCC will look deeper at IAG's proposed acquisition of the RACWA's insurance operations for the second time, saying there were concerns the transaction could substantially lessen competition.
A judge has rejected a bid by Toyota's finance arm to require group members in two class actions to register ahead of mediation to participate in any settlement arising from mediation in the cases.
A Melbourne silk wants to set aside a default judgment in a negligence case brought by a former client, claiming he should have the chance to defend his professional reputation.