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Maurice Blackburn ‘stumbled’ on confidential info used in Treasury Wine class action
A leading class actions lawyer from Maurice Blackburn "stumbled across" allegedly confidential information embedded in a Treasury Wine Estates' shareholder presentation and used it in the law firm's class action pleadings, a court has heard.
Bupa hit with $6M penalty over broken promises to aged care residents
Bupa Aged Care has been ordered to pay a $6 million penalty for charging customers of its aged care facilities for services it never provided, including enhancements intended to improve the quality of life for its most vulnerable residents, such as those suffering from dementia and blindness.
Shareholder appeals judge’s refusal to freeze AMP class action
A NSW Supreme Court decision refusing to put a Maurice Blackburn-led shareholder class action against AMP on ice pending a High Court challenge has been appealed by the lead applicant of a competing case.
7-Eleven class action trial delayed due to coronavirus
The parties in two class actions against 7-Eleven brought on behalf of franchisees have agreed to delay an upcoming hearing by ten months, due to challenges with discovery, evidence and witness statements resulting from coronavirus-related restrictions.
Court won’t freeze AMP class action amid High Court appeal
A judge has declined to put a Maurice Blackburn-led class action against AMP on hold while the High Court decides whether to overturn a ruling awarding the firm carriage of the matter following a high-stakes battle against three other law firms.
Car makers won’t take class closure fight to High Court
Seven car makers defending class actions over defective Takata airbags have confirmed they will not be challenging a landmark decision that set aside a pre-settlement class closure order in the cases.
Murray Goulburn sues insurer for $8.85M to recover class action costs
Dairy cooperative Murray Goulburn has launched proceedings against AIG Australia seeking to recover 20 per cent of a $42 million class action settlement it paid, plus the legal costs of defending two class actions.
Hytera witnesses may travel to Hong Kong to be cross-examined at Motorola IP trial
Chinese-based witnesses for Hytera may be able to travel to Hong Kong for cross-examination in a now rescheduled copyright trial between Motorola and Hytera, after Chinese law and the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis forced the court to vacate the hearing, initially due to start this week.
Hanwha mostly defeats bid for more discovery in solar patent feud
A court has substantially dismissed an application for further discovery by three companies facing a lawsuit by chemical and energy giant Hanwha Solutions for patent infringement of its solar cell technology.
HSF elevates Australian partner to global disputes co-head
A Herbert Smith Freehills partner in Australia will co-lead the firm's global disputes practice, as part of a new leadership structure announced by its CEO.