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Noumi privilege ruling could undermine ASIC investigations, Full Court told
ASIC wants the Full Court to overturn a finding that Noumi waived privilege over a PwC report produced under a voluntary disclosure regime, arguing the regime benefits the public in making investigations more efficient.
Herbert Smith Freehills to merge with US firm Kramer Levin
Herbert Smith Freehills is planning a merger with US law firm Kramer Levin that will make it one of the 20 largest firms worldwide with over US$2 billion in combined revenue from day one. 
Honda tells court it should be on the hook for $12M in spat with dealer
Dealer Brighton Automative is gunning for $13.9 million in damages after Honda cut its contract off prematurely, with Honda hopeful the figure is more like $12.1 million. 
Former PwC partner settles defamation claim over tax leaks statements
A former PricewaterhouseCoopers partner has settled his defamation claim against the firm over public statements that allegedly falsely linked him to its tax leaks scandal in 2023.
Ex-EY partner accused of tax loss scheme can shield email to general counsel
A former EY partner accused of pocketing $700,000 in secret commissions can shield an email from the firm’s tax leader to its general counsel despite the firm having waived privilege. 
Velocity Rewards joined to Virgin class action despite ‘barely arguable’ claim
A judge has allowed investors bringing a class action against Virgin to join Velocity Rewards to the case, despite finding the proposed claims against the frequent flyer program are “barely arguable”. 
Melbourne Symphony says pianist had ‘no right’ to make Gaza remarks
The Melbourne Symphony has hit back at a pianist's suit over a cancelled recital after he made impromptu comments about the war in Gaza, saying he had no right to make the unauthorised remarks. 
Court clarifies licensing regime in win for offshore wind project
A judge has overturned energy minister Chris Bowen's refusal to greenlight energy company Seadragon’s offshore wind farm project off the coast of Gippsland.
Rio Tinto defeats appeal by Russian aluminium producer over war sanctions
An appeals court has backed a decision by six Rio Tinto units to refuse delivery of alumina to Russia's largest aluminium producer because it would run afoul of sanctions imposed after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Ex-Demons chair Glen Bartlett settles defamation suit against club execs
The former chair of the Melbourne Demons has settled a lawsuit he brought against senior executives of the club over allegedly defamatory statements.