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Developer The Gosford can’t lift stay of $37M judgment against Shanxi unit
Construction 2024-10-16 3:25 pm By Sam Matthews

The company behind an abandoned $185 million development in Gosford, NSW can’t lift a stay on a $37 million judgment it won against the Australian unit of China’s Shanxi Construction Group.

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Johnson Winter Slattery recruits finance partner from Baker McKenzie
Business of Law 2024-10-14 10:14 am By Andy Sidler

Baker McKenzie has lost a corporate banking and finance expert with 20 years of experience to competitor Johnson Winter Slattery. 

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Seven wants Spotlight reporter’s ‘salacious’ claims kept out of the media
Employment 2024-10-11 3:20 pm By Andy Sidler

Seven has sought a suppression order over former Spotlight reporter Amelia Saw’s workplace claim against the TV network, arguing publicity would impede settlement negotiations. 

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Class action probe underway over Queensland property taxes
Real Estate 2024-10-08 11:08 pm By Christine Caulfield

A law firm is investigating a potential class action against the Queensland government over stamp duty and land tax surcharges on foreign property purchasers.

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ANZ loses appeal in ASIC case over $2.5B share placement
Appeals 2024-10-02 4:44 pm By Sam Matthews

ANZ has lost its appeal of a landmark decision finding it breached continuous disclosure rules by failing to disclose a $750 million bailout by underwriters during a $2.5 billion capital raising.

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Merivale reaches new class action settlement after first deal scrapped
Class Actions 2024-09-26 2:24 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Hospitality giant Merivale has reached a revised settlement in an employment class action, five months after the lead applicant’s unusual move to renege on an earlier deal.

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Captain Cook, ACCC to mediate after failed High Court appeal
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-09-23 11:23 pm By Andy Sidler

Captain Cook College and its COO will attempt to reach an agreement on penalty with the ACCC after the High Court knocked back their appeal of a systemic unconscionable conduct finding.

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Seven faces Fair Work suit by former Spotlight journalist
Employment 2024-09-20 3:15 pm By Andy Sidler

Seven is facing another workplace lawsuit by a former journalist, with former Spotlight reporter Amelia Saw accusing the TV network of general protections breaches under the Fair Work Act.

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Mastercard takes swipe at use of Reserve Bank statistics in ACCC’s case
Competition & Consumer Protection 2024-09-17 11:28 pm By Christine Caulfield

Mastercard is fighting an evidentiary win for the competition watchdog in a case alleging the payments giant misused its market power in deals with major retailers.

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Ex-Seven reporter drops suit after court told of 13 complaints by women
Employment 2024-09-10 11:33 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

Axed Seven Network reporter Robert Ovadia has dropped a lawsuit against his former boss, just days after the court heard that 13 women came forward with complaints following his dismissal.

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