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JM Kelly’s negligence case against former accountant should go to trial, judge rules
A judge has refused to summarily dismiss proceedings by collapsed construction group JM Kelly against its former accountant, finding it was an issue for trial whether he caused the company to continue operating despite financial issues leading to its liquidation.
‘Millions of dollars of cash in bags’: Cryptocurrency trader wins lawsuit against fraudster
A cryptocurrency trader has won judgment of over $1.96 million in a NSW Supreme Court lawsuit against companies owned by a convicted fraudster over a deal involving "millions of dollars of cash in bags and suitcases" and a settlement that was reached and then ignored.
ANZ admits flex commission dealers ‘encouraged’ to offer loans with interest above base rate
Banking giant ANZ, which is facing a class action over a flex commissions scheme by its former car finance business, has admitted that the calculation of car dealers' commission was aimed at encouraging loans with interest above a "base rate".
Four months out from trial in 20-year-old trade mark spat, judge won’t add defendant
A judge has denied an application by industrial filter manufacturer Laminar Air Flow to add a new respondent in a long-running trade mark dispute against rival Vokes Ltd, with a judge finding the company had provided no explanation as to why the bid was made just four months before trial.
Capilano Honey, CEO awarded $175,000 in ‘toxic honey’ defamation case
The manufacturer of Capilano honey has won its lawsuit alleging defamation over articles that called the product “toxic” and “polluted”.
McDonald’s franchisee says 10-minute paid rest breaks could be split up over shift
A McDonald's franchisee accused of failing to give employees paid rest breaks has hit back at a lawsuit filed by the retail workers' union, arguing its employees took their entitled breaks, but sometimes in a "non-continuous" manner.
Arnott’s, Campbell won’t use ‘Plantly’ logo while TM infringement case simmers
Food giants Arnott's and Campbell will stop using their 'Plantly' logo on any new products pending the resolution of a trade mark infringement lawsuit brought by rival Goodman Fielder.
ASIC will ask to have Melissa Caddick charges dropped
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission will seek to drop all charges which were the subject of an arrest warrant against accused fraudster Melissa Caddick, after her remains were found on the NSW South Coast in February.
Builder not on the hook for $12M in damages for Lacrosse building fire, appeals court says
An appeals court has found that building company LU Simon should not pay $12 million in damages for a 2014 fire which broke out in Melbourne's Lacrosse tower and was accelerated by Alucobest cladding panels since the company had relied on consultants’ advice in choosing the cladding material.
Plastic surgeon named in breast implants class action locked in legal battle with insurers
A court has ordered Avant Insurance to supply certain documents to a plastic surgeon seeking coverage for legal costs of defending a class action against The Cosmetic Institute over allegedly "incompetent" breast augmentation surgery.