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‘Eye-watering’ legal costs in NT stolen wages class action: judge
Shine Lawyers wants to claim $24.5 million in legal costs in a stolen wages class action on behalf of Northern Territory First Nations people, a sum a judge called “eye watering”.
Filecoin, founder can’t shake developer’s case over cryptocurrency pay
Crypto company Filecoin Foundation can't dodge a suit by a developer who says she was fired after complaining that a portion of her wages was paid in Filecoin tokens.
Class actions against Ford, Toyota score major win in High Court
The High Court has upheld appeals in class actions against Ford and Toyota over the calculation of damages for reduction in value of defective vehicles.
Dixon Advisory director reasonably relied on Minters advice, court finds
A judge has dismissed the corporate regulator’s case alleging former Dixon Advisory director Paul Ryan breached his director’s duties.
Fearful of trolling, counsel tapped for Lehrmann wants to stay unnamed
The senior barrister expected to represent Bruce Lehrmann in his appeal of a judgment finding he raped former colleague Brittany Higgins wishes to remain unnamed for now, amid fears of trolling.
Bid to revive Robodebt class action faces ‘significant hurdles’, says judge
A novel bid to appeal the $112 million Robodebt class action settlement and bring new claims off the back of damning revelations in a royal commission report faces “significant hurdles”, a judge has said.
High Court finds curfew, ankle bracelet regime for former detainees unlawful
The High Court has found that requiring stateless refugees to wear ankle bracelets and comply with curfews to prevent future offending is unconstitutional. 
$405M pelvic mesh settlement distribution can’t ‘drag on’, judge says
A judge has expressed concerns after hearing that up to 20,000 group members in three pelvic mesh class actions have yet to receive payment from $405 million in settlements approved in March last year.
Escala’s non-compete restraints against ex-partners an ‘overreach’: court
Wealth manager Escada Partners has lost its lawsuit against two former partners who defected to rival LGT Crestone, with a judge finding a five-year non-compete clause was unreasonable.
‘Deliberate defiance’: Lawyer who practiced after certificate nixed struck from roll
A Western Australian solicitor has been struck from the roll after he continued to practice under a cancelled licence following mismanagement of trust funds and a failure to lodge tax returns.