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Judge allows new pleading in ‘painfully slow’ Sony PlayStation class action
A judge has allowed a "painfully slow" competition class action against Sony over its PlayStation store practices to file an amended pleading, after expressing concerns the case was not properly resourced.  
Former Kyckr CEO back to drawing board in case against Richard White
The former CEO of Richard White’s anti-money laundering software company Kyckr has agreed to strike out her entire case and file a new pleading in her suit accusing the Wisetech chair of misleading and deceptive conduct.
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CS Energy wants judge to recuse himself from $1B suit over Callide station
CS Energy wants a judge to recuse himself from hearing IG Power's $1 billion lawsuit over "catastrophic" incidents at the Callide coal-fired power station in Queensland in light of an earlier judgment in proceedings by the Australian Energy Regulator.
Richard White’s Kyckr claims ex-CTO sacked over performance issues
Richard White and his anti-money laundering software company Kyckr have hit back at an unfair dismissal case by the company's former chief technology officer, claiming she was terminated for “longstanding performance issues”.
Judge OKs ‘very disappointing’ AMP class action settlement, cuts fees
A judge has approved a $120 million settlement in a class action against AMP that followed the banking royal commission, saying while it was a “very disappointing outcome” for group members it was still fair and reasonable.
Fintech Bano to be kicked off Banking Circle platform over AML/CTF risks
A judge won't force alternative banking provider Banking Circle Australia to continue providing services to fintech Bano, finding the platform faced a real risk of breaching anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing laws if the relationship continued.
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Asset Energy appeals loss over PEP11 gas exploration permit
Asset Energy is appealing a decision which rejected its challenge to the Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority'a decision not to extend the permit for its PEP11 gas exploration project off the Hunter coast in NSW.
Nuix loses appeal against insurers over $20M in legal bills
Nuix has lost its appeal of a ruling that found it must pay $20 million in legal costs before its insurers must cover its bills for defending multiple class actions and an ASIC case over its $1.8 billion float.
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Barristers win fee hike in Rinehart feud, but no such luck for solicitors
A judge has allowed a 50 per cent fee uplift for counsel in an epic fight over lucrative tenements in the Pilbara region, but says the hourly fees of solicitors from the likes of Allens, Clayton Utz and Corrs were already well above market rate.
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Clifford Chance hires big fish from Mallesons to lead real estate group
Clifford Chance has hired the head of Mallesons' real estate group and his team of five to lead its growing real estate practice in Australia, on the heels of hiring lawyers from Pinsent Masons and HSF Kramer to kickstart its construction and environment teams.