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United Petroleum dodges class action defence until security bid reheard
United Petroleum and director Ari Silver can wait for the rehearing of a security for costs bid before filing defences to a franchisee class action alleging misleading conduct.
Law firms warned about delay in filing competing Harvey Norman class actions
As two class actions against Harvey Norman try to hash out a deal before competing to run the litigation, a judge has issued a warning to other law firms mulling their own actions.
Seven wants Spotlight reporter’s ‘salacious’ claims kept out of the media
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. 
‘Audacious fraud’: Banks win $500M case against Forum Finance directors
Westpac and two other lenders have won their cases alleging they were scammed out of $500 million in loans to the Forum group of companies.
Judge’s ‘past life’ comments on class action reform no basis for recusal, court told
A bid to disqualify a judge who spoke publicly about proposed reforms to class action law from hearing a class action against Fletcher Building is out of touch with reality, a court has heard.
Hawthorn denies telling player his wife should terminate pregnancy
The Hawthorn Football Club has denied racial discrimination claims by former player Cyril Rioli and others, including that it advised another player that his wife should terminate her pregnancy.
In another loss for Holding Redlich, veteran enviro partner jumps to Maddocks
Holding Redlich has lost a veteran environment partner with extensive experience representing government clients and his team to Maddocks, marking the firm's second lateral loss this week.
Jaguar hits back at diesel filter class action
Jaguar Land Rover has hit back at a class action alleging it misled drivers of cars fitted with allegedly defective diesel particulate filters, saying the “wear and tear” of car parts is to be expected.
Court stays Clive Palmer’s challenge to ASIC examination
The CDPP and ASIC have succeeded in staying Clive Palmer’s case challenging the lawfulness of a seven-year-old examination, with a judge finding it would fragment criminal cases against the mining magnate.
With new self-funding model, class action firm’s promise to pay Macquarie’s costs not enough
With its new business model of self-funding class actions, Maurice Blackburn can't get by with an undertaking to indemnify Macquarie for its costs if a case over flex commissions fails.