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In fight with ex-Orix CEO, Chubb can argue Coca-Cola Amatil knew nothing of alleged bribes
Insurance 2023-03-22 9:56 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Facing a claim to cover the legal costs of former Orix CEO John Carter under a D&O policy, Chubb has been given the green light to argue that Coca-Cola Amatil’s board had no knowledge of alleged secret bribes.

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‘Large-scale information theft’: Latitude cyberattack worse than first reported
Privacy & Cybersecurity 2023-03-22 4:06 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

A cyberattack on Latitude Financial appears worse than first reported, with the non-bank lender revealing the data of current and former customers as well as applicants across Australia and New Zealand has been affected.

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Downer EDI faces class action threat over accounting irregularities
Construction 2023-03-21 3:29 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Downer EDI is facing a possible shareholder class action after the construction giant revealed accounting irregularities had caused it to overstate its revenue by as much as $40 million.

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On ‘third birthday’ of PwC class action, judge rails against slow progress
Class Actions 2023-03-21 8:33 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has blasted the lack of progress in an investor class action against accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers and asset finance lender Axsesstoday over an allegedly misleading $50 million prospectus.

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Carnival class action over norovirus outbreaks faces strike out, declassing bids
Class Actions 2023-03-21 4:32 pm By Sam Matthews

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.

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Former ANZ unit says ASIC should ask bank for info in fees for no service case
Financial Services 2023-03-21 8:20 pm By Cindy Cameronne

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.

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Merivale slams class action’s bid for second opt out notice to workers
Employment 2023-03-21 3:03 pm By Sam Matthews

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 ā€œtake an interestā€ in the proceedings.

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Richard Crookes to appeal landmark judgment on SOPA’s availability to insolvent companies
Restructuring & Insolvency 2023-03-21 10:33 pm By Sam Matthews

Construction company Richard Crookes plans to appeal a ruling which found the Security of Payment Act is available to insolvent builders to pursue debts under a deed of company arrangement, despite an amendment to the law preventing construction companies in liquidation from enforcing payment claims.

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Tesla Australia director gets suspended sentence for insider trading
Securities 2023-03-21 8:22 am By Christine Caulfield

Tesla Motors Australia former director Kurt Schlosser has been given a suspended sentence for trading in shares of a lithium supplier based on insider information.

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Second concussion class action filed by former AFL players
Class Actions 2023-03-20 4:06 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A second class action has been filed against the Australian Football League and four clubs on behalf of former players who allegedly suffered brain injuries after sustaining repeated concussions during games.

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